No. 245 in Spanish
llegar
"To arrive" or "to reach."
In a sentence
Marta llegó temprano a la reunión.
Marta arrived early to the meeting.
Here, 'llegar' is used to indicate the action of arriving at a location or event, demonstrating its primary use in expressing arrival.
Cuando llegue el momento, tomaremos una decisión.
When the time comes, we will make a decision.
In this sentence, 'llegar' is used metaphorically to denote the occurrence or arrival of a particular moment or situation.
Espero que todos lleguen a entenderlo.
I hope everyone comes to understand it.
Here, 'llegar' conveys the idea of achieving an understanding or reaching a state, showcasing its usage beyond just physical arrival.
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