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How to Say ‘Coming here’ in Portuguese

A vir para cá

ah veer PAH-rah kah

[ah veer PAH-rah kah]

💬 Usage Tip: In Portugal, a plus the basic verb form means "doing something": a vir "coming", a chover "raining". Brazilians say vindo instead.

Phrase Breakdown

A vir

ah veer

while coming

In European Portuguese, 'a' plus an infinitive describes an action in progress. Say 'a-VIR'.

Example

Estou a vir.

I'm coming.

Words in this phrase

[ah]

(progressive marker)

In European Portuguese, 'estar a + infinitive' means doing something right now.

Example

Estou a comer.

I am eating.

vir

[veer]

to come

Infinitive verb for movement towards the speaker.

Example

Podes vir amanhã?

Can you come tomorrow?

para cá

PAH-rah kah

here (to this place)

'Cá' means 'here' when there's movement towards the speaker. It's often said as 'prà cá'.

Example

Vem para cá!

Come over here!

Words in this phrase

para

[PAH-rah]

Indicates direction or movement toward a place.

Example

Ele vai para casa.

He is going home.

cá

[kah]

here

Informal 'here', common in Portugal, often with motion or living.

Example

Anda cá!

Come here!

Guides for Portuguese learners

The Portuguese You Actually Need in Your First Month in PortugalThe European Portuguese phrases for your first weeks in Portugal: paperwork, renting a flat, the bank, the health centre, cafés, trains and your new neighbours.

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