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How to Say ‘It's best to arrive early.’ in Portuguese

Convém chegar cedo.

kohn-VAYNG sheh-GAR SEH-doo

[kohn-VAYNG sheh-GAR SEH-doo]

🇵🇹 In Portugal: This is sound advice, because the best spots along the route fill up well before a big Holy Week procession passes.

Phrase Breakdown

Convém

[kohn-VAYNG]

it's advisable

From 'convir'; used to say something is a good idea.

Example

Convém levar um casaco.

It's a good idea to bring a coat.

chegar

[sheh-GAR]

to arrive

Infinitive verb meaning to get to a place.

Example

Vou chegar às oito.

I'll arrive at eight.

cedo

[SEH-doo]

early

Adverb meaning before the usual or expected time.

Example

Acordo cedo todos os dias.

I wake up early every day.

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