How to Say ‘I like’ in Portuguese
Gosto de
GOH-shtoo duh
[GOH-shtoo duh]
💬 Usage Tip: gosto always needs de before the thing you like. It merges with the next word, so de + a becomes da and de + os becomes dos: gosto da camisa, gosto dos sapatos.
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.
de
[duh]
of
A preposition meaning "of" or "for," depending on context.
Falámos de carreira durante o intervalo.
We talked about career matters during the break.
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