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E chega?

And does it arrive?

Language note: Short for “E (o comboio) chega…?” You can continue: “a que horas?”

Culture note: Portuguese often use “E…?” to keep the conversation going naturally: “E chega a que horas?”

Context: After hearing the departure details, you ask if/when it arrives (starting the question).

Word-by-Word Breakdown

[eh]

and

Conjunction “e” meaning “and”; here it adds a follow-up question.

E chega a que horas a Lisboa?

And what time does it arrive in Lisbon?

chega

[SHEH-gah]

(it) arrives

3rd person singular of “chegar” (to arrive); used for arrival times.

E chega a tempo da reunião?

And does it arrive in time for the meeting?

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