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How to Say ‘Sometimes I need that.’ in Portuguese

Às vezes preciso disso.

ash VEH-zesh preh-SEE-zoo DEE-soo

[ash VEH-zesh preh-SEE-zoo DEE-soo]

Phrase Breakdown

Às vezes

ash VEH-zesh

Sometimes

'Às vezes' is a common expression for 'sometimes'. Say 'ahzh VEH-zesh'.

Example

Às vezes vou a pé.

Sometimes I walk.

Words in this phrase

Às

[ash]

at (the)

'A' + 'as'; 'às vezes' means sometimes.

Example

Às vezes janto fora.

Sometimes I eat out.

vezes

[VEH-zesh]

times

Plural of 'vez' (time, occasion).

Example

Fui lá três vezes.

I went there three times.

preciso disso.

preh-SEE-zoo DEE-soo

I need that.

'Preciso' means 'I need' (from 'precisar de'). 'Disso' is 'de' + 'isso' and means 'of that'. Say 'pr'SEE-zoo DEE-soo'.

Example

Preciso disso para amanhã.

I need that for tomorrow.

Words in this phrase

preciso

[preh-SEE-zoo]

I need

Present of 'precisar' for 'eu'; takes 'de'.

Example

Preciso de um café.

I need a coffee.

disso

[DEE-soo]

of that

Contraction of 'de' + 'isso'.

Example

Gosto disso.

I like that.

Guides for Portuguese learners

The Portuguese You Actually Need in Your First Month in PortugalThe European Portuguese phrases for your first weeks in Portugal: paperwork, renting a flat, the bank, the health centre, cafés, trains and your new neighbours.

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