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How to Say ‘I really like working with people.’ in Portuguese

Gosto muito de trabalhar com pessoas.

GOH-shtoo MWEEN-too deh tra-ba-LYAR kohng peh-SOH-ush

[GOH-shtoo MWEEN-too deh tra-ba-LYAR kohng peh-SOH-ush]

💬 Usage Tip: gostar always needs de before what you like: gosto de trabalhar, never gosto trabalhar. Before o or a, it fuses: gosto do hotel "I like the hotel".

Phrase Breakdown

Gosto muito

GOH-shtoo MWEEN-too

I really like

'Gosto' means 'I like' and is pronounced 'GOSH-tu'. 'Muito' has a nasal sound: 'MWEENG-tu'.

Example

Gosto muito de café.

I really like coffee.

Words in this phrase

Gosto

[GOH-shtoo]

I like

From the verb "gostar," used to express liking or preference.

Example

Gosto de falar com profissionais experientes.

I like speaking with experienced professionals.

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.

de trabalhar com pessoas.

deh tra-ba-LYAR kohng peh-SOH-ush

working with people.

'Gostar' always takes 'de', so keep 'de' attached to the verb that follows.

Example

Gosta de trabalhar com pessoas?

Do you like working with people?

Words in this phrase

[deh]

(no direct translation)

Preposition linking 'importar-se' to the following verb.

Example

Importa-se de esperar?

Do you mind waiting?

trabalhar

[tra-ba-LYAR]

to work

Infinitive verb meaning to work.

Example

Gosto de trabalhar cedo.

I like to work early.

com

[kohng]

with

Preposition used to connect an idea to a quality, person, or thing.

Example

Com experiência internacional, o candidato destaca-se mais.

With international experience, the candidate stands out more.

pessoas

[peh-SOH-ush]

people

Plural noun meaning 'people'.

Example

As pessoas costumam ajudar os recém-chegados na equipa.

People usually help newcomers in the team.

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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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