How to Say ‘Yes, I'd really like that.’ in Portuguese
Sim, gostava muito.
seeng goosh-TAH-vuh MWEEN-too
[seeng goosh-TAH-vuh MWEEN-too]
💬 Usage Tip: gostava looks like a past form ("I used to like"), but here it means "I'd like". It's the usual polite way to say yes or ask for something: gostava de um café "I'd like a coffee".
Phrase Breakdown
Sim
[seeng]
yes
A simple affirmative answer meaning 'yes'.
Sim, a cultura parece muito colaborativa.
Yes, the culture seems very collaborative.
gostava
[goosh-TAH-vuh]
I would like
Polite conditional form of gostar, used to express a wish or preference in a soft, professional way.
Gostava de falar consigo outra vez.
I would like to speak with you again.
muito
[MWEEN-too]
very much
An adverb that strengthens the feeling of appreciation.
Na mensagem, «muito» torna o elogio mais caloroso.
In the message, “very much” makes the compliment warmer.
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