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• Advérbio usado para indicar lugar (onde está o falante), direção (em direção ao falante), um momento na narrativa ou para apresentar algo/informação.

Used to refer to the location of the speaker or a specific point in space, time, or a situation. It can also indicate direction toward the speaker, presentation of something, or a stage in a process.

1. In or at this placeA1informal

   Indicates the location where the speaker is or the place immediately close to them.

   Neste lugar

   • Put the book here on the table.
   • I have lived here for ten years.
   • Is Mr. Johnson here today?
   • The key you lost is right here.
   • The restaurant is here, around the corner.

2. To this placeA1informal

   Expresses movement toward the location of the speaker or a specified point.

   Para cá

   • Come here and sit down.
   • Bring the documents here as soon as possible.
   • I walked here from the station.
   • Can we send the courier here?
   • The train arrives here every half hour.

   Sinônimoshither

   Antônimosawayelsewherethere

3. At this point in time or a seriesB1informal

   Refers to the current moment in a narrative, argument, or process.

   Aqui (neste ponto da narrativa)

   • Here the dialogue becomes truly profound.
   • Here we must make an important decision.
   • The project ran smoothly until right here.
   • Here I should mention the original plan.
   • At this point, here, the battery life starts to decline.

   Sinônimosnow

4. Used when presenting or giving somethingA2informal

   Introduces an object or information, typically with the verb 'to be', to hand it over or draw attention to its existence.

   Aqui está

   • Here's your coffee — enjoy.
   • Here are the tickets for the show.
   • Here, let me give you a hand with those bags.
   • Here is the news summary for today.
   • Here she comes now, right on time.

   Sinônimosthere

5. In the present situation or contextB1informal

   Emphasizes presence, availability, or involvement in a current state of affairs, often to offer support or confirm participation.

   Aqui (nesta situação)

   • I'm here to support you during this difficult time.
   • We are here to fight for justice.
   • Are you here for the meeting as well?
   • Here I am, still waiting after all these years.
   • You will always find a friend here.

   Sinônimosat handavailableon handpresent