Llegó (en. Arrived)

/jeˈɣo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To access a place or position.
She arrived at the party at ten.
Ella llegó a la fiesta a las diez.
To reach a goal or objective.
She finally reached her dream of becoming a doctor.
Finalmente llegó a su sueño de ser médico.
To show up in a place.
The boss arrived at the meeting on time.
El jefe llegó a la reunión puntualmente.

Etymology

From Latin 'aspectare', meaning 'to look towards.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

the time has come
Indicates that it is time to do something.
llegó la hora
I arrived late
Used to express that one did not arrive on time to a place.
llegué tarde
reaching an agreement
To reach a consensus or arrangement.
llegando a un acuerdo

Related Words

to arrive
Verb that indicates the action of approaching or accessing a place.
llegar
route
The path or distance traveled to arrive at a place.
trayecto
destination
The place to which a person or thing is headed.
destino

Slang Meanings

Arriving home
When he said he had arrived, I knew he was home.
Cuando dijo que ya llegó, sabía que estaba en casa.
Arriving late
If I arrive late, my boss will get angry.
Si llego tarde, mi jefe se va a enojar.