No. 21 in Portuguese
já
"Já" means "already," "now," or "soon," depending on context.
In a sentence
Já terminei o meu almoço.
I have already finished my lunch.
The word "já" here indicates an action that has been completed, translating as "already".
Ele estava saindo quando eu já chegava.
He was leaving when I was already arriving.
The word "já" here conveys a simultaneity, emphasizing the state that was already realized.
Já que estamos todos prontos, podemos ir.
Since we're all ready, we can go.
The word "já" is used in conjunction with conjunctions, meaning "since" or "as" to indicate causality.
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