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How to Say ‘I'm home now.’ in Portuguese

Já cheguei a casa.

zhah sheh-GAY ah KAH-zah

[zhah sheh-GAY ah KAH-zah]

💬 Usage Tip: Portugal says chegar a casa, with a for arriving somewhere. You'll also hear cheguei em casa, but that's the Brazilian way.

🇵🇹 In Portugal: Texting this after a date is common and considerate in Portugal, especially if you went home alone at night. It also leaves an easy opening for the other person to reply.

Phrase Breakdown

Já cheguei

zhah sheh-GAY

I've already arrived

'Já' means 'already' and sounds like 'zhah'. 'Cheguei' sounds like 'sheh-GAY'.

Example

Já cheguei ao café.

I've arrived at the café.

Words in this phrase

Já

[zhah]

already

Prior to a specified or implied time.

Example

Já comi meu almoço.

I have already eaten my lunch.

cheguei

[sheh-GAY]

I arrived

Past tense, first person, of 'chegar' (to arrive).

Example

Cheguei a casa às seis.

I arrived home at six.

a casa.

ah KAH-zah

home.

In Portugal people say 'chegar a casa' for 'to get home'. 'Casa' sounds like 'KAH-za'.

Example

Vou a casa agora.

I'm going home now.

Words in this phrase

[ah]

Preposition marking who a greeting is aimed at.

Example

Boa tarde a todos.

Good afternoon to everyone.

casa

[KAH-zah]

home

Noun meaning house; 'a casa' means (to) home.

Example

Vou para casa agora.

I'm going home now.

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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