ya llegaron

they've already arrived

ya llegaron

phrase

1. (they've already reached a place; third person plural; often used with "a")

a. they've already arrived

El vuelo de los novios a Moscú dura diez horas. Salieron ayer por la noche, así que yo creo que ya llegaron.

The newlyweds' flight to Moscow is ten hours long. They left last night, so I think they've already arrived.

b. they've already gotten to

Los excursionistas piensan que ya llegaron al final de la ruta, pero solo están a medio camino.

The hikers think they've already gotten to the end of their route, but they're only halfway through.

c. they're already at

¿Dónde están los andinistas? - Ya llegaron a la cima de la montaña.

Where are the climbers? - They're already at the top of the mountain.

d.

no direct translation

Pepe y Olga ya llegaron. Dicen que nos esperan en la puerta del restaurante.

Pepe and Olga have already gotten there. They say they'll wait for us outside the restaurant.

Los chicos ya llegaron al campamento. Me acaban de mandar un mensaje de texto.

The kids are already at the camp. They just texted me.

2. (you've already reached a place; second person plural; often used with "a")

a. you've already arrived

Me alegra saber que ya llegaron a casa y que están sanos y salvos. Me había preocupado.

I'm glad to know you've already arrived at the house and you're safe and sound. I was worried.

b. you've already gotten to

Háganme un favor. Si ya llegaron a la oficina, ¿podrían prender mi computadora, por favor?

Do me a favor, will you? If you've already gotten to the office, could you turn on my computer, please?

c. you're already at

Si ya llegaron al aeropuerto, espérennos en el mostrador de facturación.

If you're already at the airport, wait for us at the check-in desk.

d.

no direct translation

¿Ya llegaron? ¡Qué rápido!

Are you there already? That was fast!

¿Ya llegaron a la estación? Okey, espérenme allí, que voy a buscarlos.

Have you gotten to the station yet? OK, just wait for me there, I'll go fetch you.

3. (they've already achieved; often used with "a")

a. they've already made it

Las dos tenistas tienen una brillante carrera. Ya llegaron a la cima.

Both tennis players have a brilliant career. They've already made it to the top.

4. (it's the time for them)

a.

no direct translation

Hoy ya llegaron las primeras nevadas del invierno.

The first winter snowfalls arrived today.

Ya llegaron las lluvias.

The rainy season is here.