achei

This is the 5632nd most frequent Portuguese word.


achei

"I found" or "I thought."


In this sentence, 'achei' is used as the first-person singular form of the past tense of the verb 'achar,' which means 'to find,' indicating that the speaker discovered or located something.

Achei meu livro na mesa da sala.

I found my book on the living room table.


Here, 'achei' is used to express a thought or supposition, employing the same first-person form of 'achar,' but with the meaning shifted to 'to think' or 'to assume.'

Achei que você não viria hoje.

I thought you wouldn't come today.


In this example, 'achei' conveys the assessment or opinion of the speaker, using 'to find' in the sense of deeming or considering something as interesting or significant.

Achei interessante o seu ponto de vista.

I found your point of view interesting.