Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

chega

verb
/ˈʃɛgə/
Definition
A Portuguese term that translates to ‘arrives’ or ‘comes’ in English, often used to signify that something is sufficient or has reached a limit.
Examples
  • Chega de brigas! (Enough of fighting!)
  • Quando o ônibus chega? (When does the bus arrive?)
Meaning
It expresses the idea of arrival or sufficiency in context, used to indicate that no more is needed or that something has been reached.
Synonyms
  • chegar
  • vir