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How to Say ‘I really enjoyed tonight.’ in Portuguese

Gostei muito desta noite.

goosh-TAY MWEEN-too DESH-tah NOY-teh

[goosh-TAY MWEEN-too DESH-tah NOY-teh]

💬 Usage Tip: gostar de plus esta merges into desta. Likewise de plus este becomes deste.

Phrase Breakdown

Gostei muito

goosh-TAY MWEEN-too

I really enjoyed

This is the past tense of 'gostar' (to like). Stress 'gos-TEI'. The 'o' in the first syllable is a short 'u' sound.

Example

Gostei muito do filme.

I really enjoyed the film.

Words in this phrase

Gostei

[goosh-TAY]

I enjoyed

Past tense of 'gostar' (to like), first person.

Example

Gostei do jantar.

I enjoyed the dinner.

muito

[MWEEN-too]

very much

An adverb that strengthens the feeling of appreciation.

Example

Na mensagem, «muito» torna o elogio mais caloroso.

In the message, “very much” makes the compliment warmer.

desta noite.

DESH-tah NOY-teh

this evening

'Desta' is 'de' plus 'esta' (of this). In Portugal the 's' before 't' sounds like 'sh', so you hear 'DESH-tuh NOI-t'.

Example

Lembro-me desta noite.

I remember this night.

Words in this phrase

desta

[DESH-tah]

of this

Contraction of 'de' + 'esta' (feminine).

Example

Gosto desta música.

I like this song.

noite

[NOY-teh]

night; evening

The time after sunset.

Example

Jantamos à noite.

We have dinner in the evening.

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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