How to Say ‘Is about to start’ in Portuguese
Já vai começar
💬 Usage Tip: Expresses immediate future, crucial for punctuality.
🇵🇹 In Portugal: 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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