Llega (en. Arrives)
/ˈje.ɡa/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To approach a place that is intended as a destination.
He always arrives on time at school.
Él siempre llega a tiempo a la escuela.
To enter a place.
When he arrives home, he takes off his shoes.
Cuando llega a casa, se quita los zapatos.
To obtain something after effort.
Finally, he reaches his goal.
Finalmente, llega a su meta.
To reach a level or an amount.
This month reaches a new sales record.
Este mes llega a un nuevo récord de ventas.
Etymology
From Latin 'licare', which means 'to arrive' or 'to approach'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to reach the heart
To touch someone emotionally.
llegar al corazón
the moment arrives
An expected moment is approaching.
llega el momento
to reach an agreement
To arrive at a decision or consensus.
llegar a un acuerdo
becomes
It becomes something.
llega a ser
Related Words
arrival
The action of arriving.
llegada
place
The space where one arrives.
lugar
to arrive late
Not arriving on time.
llegar tarde
Slang Meanings
To arrive at a place in a carefree manner.
He always arrives chillin', as if he has no rush.
Siempre llega chillin', como si no tuviera prisa.
To make a striking or notable entrance.
He entered the party and arrived in style.
Entró a la fiesta y llegó con todo el estilo.