Portuguese Phrase
Como vejo as chegadas em tempo real?
Meaning
The speaker is asking for instructions on how to view the arrivals (of flights, trains, buses, etc.) as they happen, i.e., in real‑time. It is a practical, informational request.
When to use
Use this question at an airport, train station, bus terminal, or when speaking with a customer‑service representative or using a mobile app that shows live arrival data.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Comovejoaschegadasemtemporeal?
Como (question word)
‘Como’ introduces a ‘how’ question and is placed at the beginning of the sentence.
vejo (present of ver)
‘Vejo’ is the first‑person singular present indicative of the verb ‘ver’ (to see).
as chegadas (definite article + noun)
‘As’ is the feminine plural definite article; ‘chegadas’ is a plural noun meaning ‘arrivals’.
em tempo real (prepositional phrase)
The phrase ‘em tempo real’ means ‘in real time’ and works like an adverbial modifier.
🗨In Conversation
Como vejo as chegadas em tempo real?
How do I see the arrivals in real time?
No site da companhia, clique em ‘Chegadas’ e ative o filtro de tempo real.
On the company’s website, click ‘Arrivals’ and turn on the real‑time filter.
✕Common Mistakes
Como vejo as chegadas em o tempo real?
‘Tempo real’ is a fixed expression; avoid separating the words with a comma or adding an article before it.
Como vejo as chegadas ao vivo?
If you want a more formal tone, you can use ‘posso ver’ or ‘devo ver’, but ‘vejo’ is perfectly correct in casual speech.
Como vejo chegadas em tempo real?
Do not omit the article; ‘chegadas’ alone sounds incomplete in this question.
↔Alternatives
Como posso acompanhar as chegadas ao vivo?
How can I follow the arrivals live?
De que forma vejo as chegadas em tempo real?
In what way do I see the arrivals in real time?
Qual é o caminho para ver as chegadas em tempo real?
What’s the way to see the arrivals in real time?
Cultural Tip
In Brazil most major transport hubs display live arrival information on digital boards, and many people rely on mobile apps (e.g., ‘Aeroportos BR’, ‘Moovit’) for up‑to‑date data. When you ask this question, it’s polite to say ‘por favor’ and thank the person after receiving help.