llegas
“llegas” means “you arrive” in Spanish (present tense, informal singular).
you arrive, you are arriving
Also: you reach, you get to
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Si sales ahora, ¿a qué hora llegas a la estación?
A1If you leave now, what time do you arrive at the station?
¡Qué tarde llegas hoy! ¿Pasó algo en el tráfico?
A2You arrive so late today! Did something happen in traffic?
Siempre llegas a la oficina antes que yo.
A1You always get to the office before me.
¿Crees que llegas a terminar el proyecto para el viernes?
B1Do you think you will manage to finish the project by Friday? (Figurative 'reach')
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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Words that translate to "llegas" in Spanish:
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Vulgar Latin verb *plicāre*, which meant 'to fold' or 'to bend.' Over time, the meaning shifted from 'to fold up the road/finish the path' to simply 'to arrive at a destination.'
First recorded: Around the 10th or 11th century in early Spanish texts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'llegas' (llegar) and 'vas' (ir)?
'Llegas' means 'you arrive' (the movement is ending at a destination). 'Vas' (from 'ir') means 'you go' (the movement is starting or in progress). Example: 'Vas al cine, y luego llegas a casa' (You go to the cinema, and then you arrive home).
Why does the 'yo' form of this verb (llegué) look irregular in the past tense?
The verb *llegar* is mostly regular, but in the past tense ('yo' form), it changes from 'g' to 'gu' (llegué). This is not a real irregularity; it's a spelling change Spanish uses to make sure the 'g' always keeps its hard sound, like in 'gato'.