Meaning
A expressão "I came here to" é usada para indicar o propósito ou a razão pela qual alguém se deslocou até um determinado local. Em português, pode ser traduzida como "Eu vim aqui para". É uma forma direta de explicar a intenção de uma ação ou visita.
Por exemplo, se alguém diz "I came here to study", significa que a pessoa se deslocou até aquele lugar com o objetivo de estudar. A estrutura é frequentemente usada em contextos onde se deseja deixar claro o motivo da presença em um local específico.
Essa expressão é bastante comum em conversas cotidianas e pode ser adaptada a diferentes situações ao alterar o verbo que segue "to". Por exemplo, "I came here to work", "I came here to relax" ou "I came here to help".
Usar "I came here to" é uma maneira eficaz de comunicar intenções de maneira clara e precisa, facilitando a compreensão do ouvinte sobre o que se espera realizar ou alcançar naquele ambiente.
Today's Sentences
- I came here to see you.
- I came here to pick up a prescription.
- I came here to complain about the noise.
- I came here to talk about our argument.
- I came here to buy the new smartphone.
- Writer's Note
01
I came here to see you.
Situation 1
I came here to see you.
Really? Wanna grab a coffee?
Sure!
What do you feel like having?
I feel like a frappe!
Eu estou com vontade de um frappe!
Situation 2
It’s been awhile since I saw you!
Yes, I came here to see you today.
How lovely. How have you been?
I’ve been busy but good.
Thank you.
Obrigado.
02
I came here to pick up a prescription.
Situation
How can I help you?
I came here to pick up a prescription.
Name please?
Janet Smithson.
03
I came here to complain about the noise.
Situation 1
I’d like to speak to the manager please.
Sure, one moment.
I came here to complain about the noise?
Could you explain the situation please?
Poderia explicar a situação, por favor?
Situation 2
I came here to complain about the noise.
Sorry about that.
We’re just having a birthday party tonight.
Vamos apenas fazer uma festa de aniversário hoje à noite.
Do you think you could turn down the music a bit?
Not a problem.
Again, sorry for the noise.
Mais uma vez, desculpe pelo barulho.
04
I came here to talk about our argument.
Situation 1
Are you able to talk?
I am but I’m not sure that I want to.
I came here to talk about our argument.
Is there anything more to say about our divorce?
Situation 2
I came here to talk about our argument.
What is there left to say?
Come on, I think we are mature enough to talk it over.
Ok, let’s talk.
05
I came here to buy the new smartphone.
Situation 1
Can I help you find something?
I came here to buy a new smartphone.
Ok, the newest smartphones are here on this table.
I’ll take a look. Thank you.
Situation 2
I came here to buy a new smartphone.
Ok,
are you currently on a phone plan?
você atualmente está em um plano de celular?
Yes,
I’m on a monthly plan.
estou em um plano mensal.
Take a look around and let me know if there’s a phone you like.
Writer's Note
You can use "I came here to" to explain the purpose or specific reason for your visit.
Let's look at some more examples to get your thinking gears rolling:
- I came here to meet my friend.
- I came here to ask you a question.
- I came here to see the sunset.
- I came here to apply for a job.
- I came here to help you, not to argue.
- I came here to study in a quiet place.
- I came here to buy some groceries.
- I came here to return a book I borrowed.
- I came here to relax and enjoy the view.
Were these sentences helpful in making the phrase clearer for you? Did this post help you feel more confident using the phrase? I hope these posts add depth and clarity to any comprehension issues!
