chegar junto

[ʃe'ɡar 'ʒũtu]

verb phrase

to arrive together; to show up at the same time

1. To arrive at the same place or time as someone else; to reach a destination simultaneously with another person or group

We agreed to arrive together at the party.

Combinamos de chegar junto na festa.

2. To stand beside or support someone; to be present with someone in a moment of need

When he faced difficulties, his friends came through for him.

Quando ele enfrentou dificuldades, seus amigos chegaram junto.

3. To team up or work together toward a common goal

Let's work together to solve this problem.

Vamos chegar junto para resolver esse problema.

NYC Slang

show up together; have someone's back; be there for someone

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

chegar junto

Common colloquial usage meaning to arrive together or provide support

Rio de Janeiro

chegar junto

Popular in local slang, often used to mean 'backing someone up' or 'being there'

São Paulo

chegar junto

Used similarly but with slight emphasis on teamwork and collaboration

Portugal

aparecer junto; chegar ao mesmo tempo

Less commonly used; Portuguese speakers prefer alternative phrases

chegar junto na hora

chegar junto e firme

chegar junto com tudo

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