ia

Brazilian Portuguese dictionary entry for iawith pronunciation guidance and usage notes.

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EE-ah

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/ˈiɐ/

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What does “ia” mean?

Definitions of “ia” with Brazilian Portuguese example sentences and English translations.

was going to; would go (imperfect of 'ir')Verb

I was going to leave, but it rained.

She was going to travel this weekend.

We were going to go to the park, but it got cold.