achatei

[a.ʃa.ˈtei]

verb

I found

1. First person singular preterite indicative of 'achar' - to find or discover something

I found the keys in the drawer.

Achatei as chaves na gaveta.

2. First person singular preterite indicative of 'achar' - to think or believe (colloquial)

I thought it was a good idea.

Achatei que foi uma boa ideia.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

achatei

Standard usage throughout Brazil

Portugal

achei

Portuguese spelling - 'achatei' is not used in European Portuguese

achatei a agulha no palheiro (I found a needle in a haystack - something very difficult to find)

achatei por acaso (I found it by chance)

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