# How to use the words “já” and “ainda”  in Brazilian Portuguese

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Podcast: [Speaking Brazilian Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/speaking-brazilian-podcast-464129)
Published: 2026-02-20T11:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Get Your Free Lesson & Worksheet 👉 https://speakingbrazilian.kit.com/ja-or-ainda The terms “já” and “ainda” don’t have a single translation into English and other languages. The translation of these words varies a lot depending on the context. That’s why it’s important to understand how to use them in different situations. In this lesson, we’re going to study the most common uses of the words “já” and “ainda” in Brazilian Portuguese. Learn Portuguese with us! Check out our courses here: https://www.speakingbrazilian.com/online-courses/ Join the Speaking Brazilian YouTube Club to have access to the transcript of my videos: https://school.speakingbrazilian.com/p/youtube Start learning Brazilian Portuguese today! Take advantage of all the free resources offered by Speaking Brazilian Language School: https://www.speakingbrazilian.com/free

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