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How to Say ‘I like talking to people’ in Portuguese

Gosto de falar com pessoas

GOH-shtoo deh fah-LAR kohng peh-SOH-ush

[GOH-shtoo deh fah-LAR kohng peh-SOH-ush]

💬 Usage Tip: gostar always needs de before what you like: gosto de café, gosto de ler. Leaving it out is a classic learner slip.

Phrase Breakdown

Gosto de falar

GOH-shtoo deh fah-LAR

I like to talk

'Gostar' is always followed by 'de'. Say 'GOSH-tu de fa-LAR'.

Example

Gosto de falar português.

I like speaking Portuguese.

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.

[deh]

(no direct translation)

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

Example

Importa-se de esperar?

Do you mind waiting?

falar

[fah-LAR]

to speak; to talk

Verb used for speaking or having a conversation with someone.

Example

Depois do evento, queria Falar consigo outra vez sobre a oportunidade.

After the event, I wanted to speak with you again about the opportunity.

com pessoas

kohng peh-SOH-ush

with people

'Com' (with) is nasal. 'Pessoas' ends in a 'sh' sound: 'pe-SO-ash'.

Example

Trabalho com pessoas.

I work with people.

Words in this phrase

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.

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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