Portuguese Phrase
Os convites já estão prontos.
Meaning
The sentence tells the listener that the invitations have already been prepared and are ready to be sent out. The adverb ‘já’ adds the nuance that the preparation is finished earlier than expected or earlier than the moment of speaking.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to inform someone—family, friends, or a colleague—that the invitations for an event (birthday, wedding, party, etc.) are ready. It works both in casual conversation and in more formal contexts such as a business event.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Osconvitesjáestãoprontos
Definite Article (Os)
‘Os’ is the masculine plural definite article, used before plural nouns like ‘convites’.
Noun (convites)
‘Convites’ means ‘invitations’; it is masculine plural, so it must agree with the article and adjectives.
Adverb (já)
‘Já’ means ‘already’ and is placed before the verb to indicate that the action is completed.
Verb (estão)
‘Estão’ is the 3rd‑person plural present of ‘estar’, used for temporary states or conditions.
Adjective Agreement (prontos)
‘Prontos’ is the masculine plural form of ‘pronto’ and must agree in gender and number with ‘convites’.
🗨In Conversation
Quando vamos enviar os convites?
When are we going to send the invitations?
Os convites já estão prontos.
The invitations are already ready.
✕Common Mistakes
Os convites já está pronto.
‘Estão’ must be used because ‘convites’ is plural; ‘está’ is singular.
Os convites já estão pronto.
The adjective must agree in number with the noun; use ‘prontos’ for plural.
Os convites pronto já estão.
The adverb ‘já’ should precede the verb, not the adjective.
↔Alternatives
Os convites já foram preparados.
The invitations have already been prepared.
Os convites já estão feitos.
The invitations are already made.
Já temos os convites prontos.
We already have the invitations ready.
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, it’s common to send printed invitations for formal events like weddings or birthdays, but digital invites are gaining popularity. Saying ‘já estão prontos’ signals that you’re organized and can move on to the next step (mailing or sharing). Remember that ‘pronto’ can also be used figuratively to mean ‘finished’ or ‘set’, so the phrase works in both literal and figurative contexts.