Cheguei

Cheguei is a phrase in Portuguese meaning "I arrived" or "I have arrived." It is formed from the verb chegar in the first-person singular pretérito perfeito tense and is used to announce one’s arrival or presence. In informal speech, it functions as an exclamation, similar to saying "I’m here" when entering a room or joining a gathering.

Grammatically, Cheguei is a finite verb form and can occur on its own as an interjection or as part of a clause, such as "Cheguei tarde" (I arrived late). Beyond its literal meaning, the form is widely used in Brazilian and European Portuguese to convey arrival, entry, or the act of making an entrance in various contexts.

In culture and media, Cheguei has been used as a title or thematic element in Portuguese-language works, particularly in music. The phrase’s brevity and emphatic tone make it a popular choice for songs that emphasize presence, declaration, or arrival at a scene. Because it is a common verb form rather than a fixed proper noun, its appearance as a title or lyric often depends on the surrounding artist, genre, and narrative.

See also: Chegar, the verb on which Cheguei is based; Chega, another related form used in different contexts.