Arrive in Meaning in English
expression
ɝˈaɪv/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
uh-RYV-in
ɐɹˈaɪv/ /ˈɪn
uh-RYV-in
Definition
To reach a city or country after traveling. Used specifically with cities, countries, or large places.
Usage & Nuances
Use 'arrive in' for cities, countries, or large areas ('arrive in London', 'arrive in France'). Use 'arrive at' for specific buildings or locations ('arrive at the airport'). Common mistake: do not use 'arrive to'.
Spanish: llegar a (ciudad/país)Portuguese (BR): chegar em (cidade/país)Portuguese (PT): chegar a (cidade/país)Chinese (Simplified): 到达（城市/国家）Chinese (Traditional): 到達（城市/國家）Hindi: (शहर/देश में) पहुँचनाArabic: يصل إلى (مدينة/دولة)Bengali: এ পৌঁছানো - এ আসাRussian: приезжать в - прибывать вJapanese: 〜に到着するVietnamese: đến (ở) - tới (ở)Korean: ~에 도착하다Turkish: -e/-a varmak - -e/-a ulaşmakUrdu: میں پہنچناIndonesian: tiba di - sampai di
Example Sentences
We will arrive in Paris at noon.
basic
They arrived in Italy last week.
basic
I usually arrive in New York after midnight.
basic
What time do you think we'll arrive in Tokyo?
natural
By the time you arrive in town, everything might be closed.
natural
Let me know when you arrive in Mexico so I can pick you up.
natural