Llegarse (en. To arrive)

/ʎeˈɣaɾse/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To go to a place or approach a person.
I am going to get to the cinema at seven.
Me voy a llegar al cine a las siete.
To present oneself before someone to talk or make a request.
He approached the boss to ask for a raise.
Se llegó al jefe para pedirle un aumento.
To reach a state or condition.
I want to become a good professional.
Me quiero llegar a ser un buen profesional.

Etymology

From the verb 'llegar' with the reflexive pronoun 'se.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

to reach an agreement
Achieve a commitment or understanding between parties.
llegarse a un acuerdo
to reach the heart
To touch someone emotionally.
llegarse al corazón
not to be able to understand each other
To fail to understand or communicate clearly.
no llegarse a entender

Related Words

llegar
To arrive at a place.
llegar
llegada
The act of arriving at a place.
llegada
llegadera
Action of arriving, often used in a colloquial context.
llegadera

Slang Meanings

To arrive late to a place.
Don't forget to arrive, I don't want you to arrive late again.
No te olvides de llegar, no te quiero que te llegues otra vez.
To seize an opportunity.
If you like it, make sure to get to the party.
Si te gusta, asegúrate de llegarte a la fiesta.