Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

veio

verb (past participle)
ˈveɪ.oʊ
Definition
the past participle of the verb ‘vir’ which means ‘to come’ in Portuguese.
Examples
  • Ele veio à festa ontem. (He came to the party yesterday.)
  • A carta veio pelo correio. (The letter came by mail.)
  • Espero que ela tenha veio. (I hope she came.)
Meaning
The word ‘veio’ is used to indicate that someone or something has arrived or come to a place. It reflects an action that has already taken place in the past.
Synonyms
  • chegou
  • apareceu
  • veio cá