já, já

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See also: jaja, jajá, Jája, and Jâja

Portuguese

Alternative forms

Etymology

Reduplication of (already).

Pronunciation

Usage notes

Even though this expression is prescriptively written with a comma, it is normally pronounced without a pause or change of intonation between the words.

Adverb

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  1. (Brazil, informal) soon
    Synonyms: logo; logo, logo; em breve
    Estamos em Novembro. Já, já é Natal.
    We are in November. Soon it will be Christmas.
    Já, já a gente chega.
    We'll arrive soon.