Chegar cedo
To arrive early
Language note: Infinitive phrase. You can also say “chegar mais cedo” = “arrive earlier.”
Culture note: Portuguese schedules are generally punctual for long-distance trains, but it’s still smart to arrive early at the station.
Context: You specify what you want: arriving early.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Chegar
[sheh-GAR]
to arrive
Infinitive of “chegar” (to arrive/get to a place).
Quero Chegar cedo à estação para não perder o comboio.
I want to arrive early at the station so I don’t miss the train.
cedo
[SEH-doo]
early
Adverb meaning “early”; describes arriving/leaving before the expected time.
É melhor Chegar cedo para encontrar o teu lugar no Intercidades.
It’s better to arrive early to find your seat on the Intercidades.
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