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
becomes
It becomes something.
llega a ser
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
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.