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How to Say ‘I have not yet been’ in Portuguese

Ainda não fui

💬 Usage Tip: Explores future potential or possibilities not yet realized.

🇵🇹 In Portugal: Reflects open future and philosophical pondering in literature.

Word-by-Word Breakdown

Ainda

[ai-nda]

yet

Up until the present time.

Example

Ainda não fiz a tarefa.

I have not done the task yet.

não

[nawng]

not

Used as a function word to make negative a group of words or a word.

Example

Ele não está aqui.

He is not here.

fui

[foo-ee]

was

Past tense of 'to be'.

Example

Eu não fui convidado.

I was not invited.

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