Llegue (en. I arrived)

/ˈʎe.ɡe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Definition: Action of reaching a place or an objective.

Example Sentence: I hope he/she arrives on time for the meeting.

Espero que llegue a tiempo a la reunión.

Definition: To enter a place.

Example Sentence: When I get home, I will call you.

Cuando llegue a casa, te llamaré.

Definition: To arrive at a destination.

Example Sentence: If I didn't arrive at the station, I will miss the train.

Si no llegué a la estación, perderé el tren.

Etymology/Origin: From the Latin 'llegare', which means 'to reach'.

Phrase: that he/she arrives

Meaning: expresses a wish for someone or something's arrival.

que llegue

Phrase: I arrived late

Meaning: indicates that the person arrived later than expected.

llegué tarde

Phrase: that it doesn't arrive

Meaning: used to express a contrary wish regarding the arrival of something.

que no llegue

Related Word: arrive

Description: Verb that means to reach a place or an objective.

llegar

Related Word: arrival

Description: Action of arriving at a place.

llegada

Slang Meaning: To reach a place with style or unexpectedly.

Example: I arrived at the party and everyone was surprised.

Llegué a la fiesta y todos se quedaron sorprendidos.

Slang Meaning: To make a standout appearance.

Example: He always arrives at the parties and becomes the center of attention.

Él siempre llega a las fiestas y se convierte en el centro de atención.