já, já

See also: jaja, jajá, Jája, and Jâja

Portuguese

Alternative forms

• já já, já-já

Etymology

Formed by repeating the adverb já (“already”).

Pronunciation

• (Brazil) IPA^(key): /ʒaˈʒa/

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

já, já

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.