How to Say ‘To talk to you’ in Portuguese
De falar consigo
duh fah-LAR kon-SEE-goo
[duh fah-LAR kon-SEE-goo]
💬 Usage Tip: After verbs like gostar, Portuguese often uses de + another verb: gostei de falar, gosto de conhecer, gostava de continuar. It's a very reusable pattern for saying what you liked doing.
Phrase Breakdown
De
[duh]
of; to
A preposition; here it links gostei to the action that follows.
Na expressão «De», a preposição liga o verbo ao resto da frase.
In the expression “De,” the preposition links the verb to the rest of the sentence.
falar
[fah-LAR]
to speak; talking
Infinitive of falar, used after de to describe the action of speaking.
Em contexto profissional, «falar» consigo foi muito útil para criar ligação.
In a professional context, “speaking” with you was very useful for building a connection.
consigo
[kon-SEE-goo]
with you
A polite European Portuguese form meaning with you, often used formally.
Num email formal, «consigo» soa educado e respeitoso.
In a formal email, “with you” sounds polite and respectful.
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