já

já

"Já" means "already," "now," or "soon," depending on context.

The word "já" here indicates an action that has been completed, translating as "already".

Já terminei o meu almoço.

I have already finished my lunch.

The word "já" here conveys a simultaneity, emphasizing the state that was already realized.

Ele estava saindo quando eu já chegava.

He was leaving when I was already arriving.

The word "já" is used in conjunction with conjunctions, meaning "since" or "as" to indicate causality.

Já que estamos todos prontos, podemos ir.

Since we're all ready, we can go.