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How to Say ‘Go ahead’ in Portuguese

Vai lá

vaj lah

[vaj lah]

💬 Usage Tip: Lá literally means "there", but after a command it just softens or encourages. Same in diz lá "go on, tell me".

Phrase Breakdown

Vai

[vaj]

Repeat for emphasis on the action of going.

Example

Vai vai, sem olhar para trás.

Go go, without looking back.

lá

[lah]

there

Refers to a location that is not here.

Example

Dentro do teu armário está onde o estilo está lá.

Inside your wardrobe is where the style is there.

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