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Já vai começar

Is about to start

Language note: Expresses immediate future, crucial for punctuality.

Culture note: Used to call attention to events, showing enthusiasm or urgency.

Word-by-Word Breakdown

Já

[zhah]

already

Indicates something happening sooner than expected or anticipated.

Eu já terminei o jantar.

I already finished dinner.

vai

[vy]

going to

Indicates a future action or event.

Ele vai estudar depois do jantar.

He is going to study after dinner.

começar

[koh-meh-sahr]

start

To begin or commence an activity or process.

O filme vai começar às oito.

The movie is going to start at eight.

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