Usages of ligar
Vou lá agora, mas se o Pedro me ligar, atendo-o rapidamente.
I’m going there now, but if Pedro calls me, I’ll answer him quickly.
Se preferires, posso ceder-te o meu telemóvel para ligares ao Pedro.
If you prefer, I can give you my cell phone so you can call Pedro.
Se a sogra ligar antes do jantar, avisa-me para a convidarmos também.
If my mother-in-law calls before dinner, let me know so we can invite her too.
Quando encontrares o portão fechado, liga-lhe para que ele venha abrir.
When you find the gate closed, call him so that he comes to open it.
A veterinária vai ligar amanhã para confirmar a consulta.
The veterinarian will call tomorrow to confirm the appointment.
Liguei à minha avó para lhe contar o meu sonho estranho.
I called my grandmother to tell her about my strange dream.
Vou ligar-lhe amanhã para confirmar a reunião.
I am going to call him/her tomorrow to confirm the meeting.
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