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How to Say ‘I would like to continue this conversation’ in Portuguese

Gostava de continuar esta conversa

goosh-TAH-vuh duh kon-tee-noo-AR ESH-tuh kon-VER-suh

[goosh-TAH-vuh duh kon-tee-noo-AR ESH-tuh kon-VER-suh]

💬 Usage Tip: Gostava de is a very useful pattern for polite intentions: gostava de continuar, gostava de agradecer, gostava de marcar. It's often a better networking choice than a more direct quero.

🇵🇹 In Portugal: This is a good Portugal-style follow-up phrase because it shows interest without sounding too forceful. In professional contexts, that measured tone usually lands well.

Phrase Breakdown

Gostava de continuar

goosh-TAH-vuh duh kon-tee-noo-AR

I would like to continue

Polite way to say you want to keep going with something.

Example

Gostava de continuar a conversa.

I would like to continue the conversation.

Words in this phrase

Gostava

[goosh-TAH-vuh]

I would like

Polite conditional form used to make a professional request or express interest diplomatically.

Example

Gostava de marcar uma reunião na próxima semana.

I would like to schedule a meeting next week.

[duh]

to / of

Preposition connecting gostar with the following infinitive verb.

Example

Gostava de saber mais sobre a empresa.

I would like to know more about the company.

continuar

[kon-tee-noo-AR]

to continue

Verb used when you want to carry on a discussion, project, or contact.

Example

Espero continuar esta colaboração em breve.

I hope to continue this collaboration soon.

Esta conversa

ESH-tuh kon-VER-suh

This conversation

Refers to the current conversation or dialogue.

Example

Esta conversa é interessante.

This conversation is interesting.

Words in this phrase

esta

[ESH-tuh]

this

Demonstrative referring to a current feminine noun, here conversa.

Example

esta conversa foi muito inspiradora.

this conversation was very inspiring.

conversa

[kon-VER-suh]

conversation

Refers to the discussion you had, often used when following up after meeting someone.

Example

Gostei muito desta conversa no evento.

I really enjoyed this conversation at the event.

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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