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How to Say ‘I wanted to know more.’ in Portuguese

Queria saber mais.

kuh-REE-ah sah-BEHR mysh

[kuh-REE-ah sah-BEHR mysh]

💬 Usage Tip: queria literally looks like I wanted, but it's often used to soften what you want now: Queria saber mais = I'd like to know more. The same polite softening appears in Queria falar consigo.

🇵🇹 In Portugal: This is a good networking phrase because it sounds interested without sounding pushy. In Portugal, that softer tone often lands better than a very direct question.

Phrase Breakdown

Queria

[kuh-REE-ah]

I would like; I wanted

Softens a request, making it more polite in conversation.

Example

Queria saber mais sobre a cultura da empresa.

I would like to know more about the company culture.

Saber mais

sah-BEHR mysh

To know more / to learn more

Common expression meaning to get more information or learn additional details.

Example

Quero saber mais sobre a empresa.

I want to know more about the company.

Words in this phrase

saber

[sah-BEHR]

to know; to find out

Verb used to request or seek information.

Example

Queria saber mais sobre as oportunidades de carreira.

I would like to know more about career opportunities.

mais

[mysh]

Signals interest in extra detail or further explanation.

Example

Na frase Queria saber mais, mais pede informação adicional.

In the sentence I would like to know more, more asks for additional information.

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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