já — meaning in English

English meaning

• already adv By this time, or by a specified earlier time; previously.
• now adv At this present moment.
• stat adv Right away; immediately — especially in medical or urgent contexts.

Senses

já is used for these senses in English:

• just now (Scotland, South Africa, Caribbean) In a little while.
• now At the present time.
• now Indicates a signal to begin.
• stat (medicine) Immediately; now.

already — full definition

1. adv By this time, or by a specified earlier time; previously.
2. adv Informal: used to express impatience or exasperation.

now — full definition

1. adv At this present moment.
2. conj Used to introduce a reason or a shift in the conversation, similar to "since" or "well".

Related Portuguese words