Já
Now
Language note: “já” often means “now/already”. Context decides. “Vamos já” = “Let’s go now.”
Culture note: Portuguese use “já” a lot to sound decisive: “Já vou!” = “I’m coming (right now)!”
Context: You add urgency: you want to do it now.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Já
[zhah]
Already / now
Often means “already” or “right now,” useful for urgency (e.g., buying tickets early).
Já comprei o bilhete para o comboio das 9.
I already bought the ticket for the 9 o’clock train.
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