How to Say ‘I like this one better.’ in Portuguese
Gosto mais desta.
GOH-shtoo mysh DESH-tah
[GOH-shtoo mysh DESH-tah]
💬 Usage Tip: gostar "to like" always takes de, and de + esta merges into desta. Same with de + este, which becomes deste.
Phrase Breakdown
Gosto
[GOH-shtoo]
I like
From the verb "gostar," used to express liking or preference.
Gosto de falar com profissionais experientes.
I like speaking with experienced professionals.
mais
[mysh]
more
Used to ask for additional information or greater quantity.
Quero saber mais antes de me candidatar.
I want to know more before applying.
desta
[DESH-tah]
of this one
Contraction of 'de' + 'esta' (feminine); needed after 'gostar'.
Gosto desta camisola.
I like this sweater.
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