Quero chegar cedo.
I want to arrive early.
Language note: If you want to sound extra natural: “Queria chegar cedo.” (I’d like to arrive early.)
Culture note: This is useful when asking for the best connection or the fastest option at the ticket desk.
Context: You say the full natural sentence stating your goal.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Quero
[KEH-roo]
I want
1st person singular of “querer”; introduces what you intend to do.
Quero chegar cedo para apanhar o Intercidades das 09:00.
I want to arrive early to catch the 09:00 Intercidades.
chegar
[sheh-GAR]
to arrive
Infinitive “chegar”; used after verbs like “querer” (to want).
Quero chegar cedo à Estação de Campanhã.
I want to arrive early at Campanhã Station.
cedo
[SEH-doo]
early
Adverb meaning “early”; modifies “chegar”.
Quero chegar cedo porque a estação pode estar cheia.
I want to arrive early because the station may be crowded.
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