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finally reach
[ˈfaɪnəli riːtʃ]
verb phrase
finalmente chegar
1.
to arrive at a destination or achieve a goal after a long time or effort
After hours of driving, we finally reached our destination.
Depois de horas dirigindo, finalmente chegamos ao nosso destino.
2.
to successfully contact or communicate with someone
I finally reached my friend on the phone.
Finalmente consegui falar com meu amigo ao telefone.
3.
to attain a particular level, stage, or milestone
The company finally reached profitability after five years.
A empresa finalmente atingiu a lucratividade após cinco anos.
Synonyms
arrive at
attain
achieve
accomplish
get to
Antonyms
depart from
leave
abandon
fail to reach
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
finalmente chegar
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
finalmente chegar
standard usage
São Paulo
finalmente chegar
standard usage
Portugal
finalmente chegar
equivalent to Brazilian Portuguese, though 'atingir' may be preferred for abstract goals
Related Idioms & Phrases
reach the finish line
reach the end of the road
finally get there
make it to
reach one's destination
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