Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ja
Adverb
/ʒɑː/
Definition
a Portuguese word that translates to ‘already’ in English, used to indicate that something has happened or been completed prior to now.
Examples
- Eu já comi. (I have already eaten.)
- Você já viu aquele filme? (Have you already seen that movie?)
- Ela já terminou o trabalho. (She has already finished the work.)
Meaning
The term ‘ja’ conveys a sense of time and completion, often used to affirm that an action or event occurred earlier than the present moment.
Synonyms
- já
- agora