llegaste
“llegaste” means “you arrived” in Spanish (Simple past action (tú form)).
you arrived
Also: you got (somewhere), you reached (a place or goal)
📝 In Action
¡Qué bueno que llegaste! Te estábamos esperando.
A1It’s great that you arrived! We were waiting for you.
¿A qué hora llegaste anoche a casa?
A1What time did you get home last night?
Llegaste justo a tiempo para ver el final de la película.
A2You arrived just in time to see the end of the movie.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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Words that translate to "llegaste" in Spanish:
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Quick Quiz: llegaste
Question 1 of 2
If you are speaking formally to your boss, which word would you use instead of 'llegaste'?
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📚 Etymology▼
The verb *llegar* comes from the late Latin verb *plicare*, meaning 'to fold' or 'to moor/anchor.' Over time, the meaning shifted from anchoring a boat (reaching a fixed point) to the general sense of 'to arrive' or 'to reach.'
First recorded: Around the 10th century (as *plegar* or similar forms)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'llegaste' regular or irregular?
The verb *llegar* is considered a regular -ar verb in most tenses, including *llegaste*. However, watch out for the 'yo' form in the Preterite ('llegué'), which requires a 'u' to keep the hard 'g' sound.
How is 'llegaste' different from 'viniste'?
Both mean 'you arrived/came,' but *llegar* focuses on reaching a destination, while *venir* (viniste) focuses on movement toward the speaker. Example: 'Llegaste a la fiesta' (You reached the party); 'Viniste a mi casa' (You came toward me/my house).