This is the 537th most frequent Portuguese word.
aí
"There," "then," or "in that case," depending on context.
'aí' is used to indicate a specific place mentioned or within the context of the conversation, equivalent to 'there' in English.
Você pode esperar aí enquanto eu termino aqui.
You can wait there while I finish here.
'aí' functions as a transition word, adding a sequential or consequential meaning, often translated as 'then' or 'next'.
Aí você mistura os ingredientes para finalizar a receita.
Then you mix the ingredients to finalize the recipe.
'aí' indicates a temporal sequence, equivalent to 'then' in English, describing an event occurring after a previous event.