Llegada (en. Arrival)
/jeˈɣaða/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Arrival is the action of reaching a specific place.
The arrival of the train is scheduled for 5 in the afternoon.
La llegada del tren está programada para las 5 de la tarde.
Moment when a person or thing arrives.
The arrival of the guests was highly anticipated.
La llegada de los invitados fue muy esperada.
Access to a place.
Getting to the airport is very easy.
La llegada al aeropuerto es muy fácil.
Etymology
From the verb llegar, with the suffix -ada indicating action or effect.
Common Phrases and Expressions
upon arrival
at the moment of arriving at a place.
a la llegada
after arrival
after having arrived at a place.
tras la llegada
at arrival
during the process of arriving at a place.
en la llegada
Related Words
arrive
Action of moving towards a place until reaching it.
llegar
reach
To arrive at a port or a specific place.
arribar
Slang Meanings
Unexpected arrival of a person.
His arrival was a surprise for all of us.
Su llegada fue una sorpresa para todos nosotros.
Arriving at a place in an unusual state, such as being drunk.
He arrived at the party with a surprise entrance that we didn't expect.
Llegó a la fiesta con una llegada que no esperábamos.