🙅🎁

How to Say ‘I don't want to give you’ in Portuguese

Não lhe quero

nowng lyeh KEH-roo

[nowng lyeh KEH-roo]

💬 Usage Tip: Lhe is the polite "to you". After não, it moves in front of the verb instead of attaching to the end with a hyphen.

Phrase Breakdown

Não

[nowng]

no / not

A negative word used to deny or negate something.

Example

Não temos valet, mas há estacionamento perto.

We do not have valet, but there is parking nearby.

lhe

[lyeh]

to you

An indirect object pronoun used politely to mean 'to you'.

Example

Lhe trago um café grande.

I’ll bring you a large coffee.

quero

[KEH-roo]

I want

A direct way to say what you want; less soft than “Queria.”

Example

Quero um médio.

I want a medium one.

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.

Get the Full Learning Experience

This lesson is just a preview. Download PrettyFluent to practice pronunciation, roleplay conversations, and master vocabulary with spaced repetition.

Pronunciation Feedback

AI-powered feedback on what you say out loud

Spaced Repetition

Retain vocabulary long-term with smart practice

Immersive Roleplaying

Practice real conversations with AI partners

Lessons for Your Situation

Request lessons tailored to your specific needs

Get Full Lesson

What Learners Are Saying

“Moved to Lisbon with zero Portuguese and honestly thought I’d be pointing at menus forever. Three weeks in and I’m having real conversations with my landlord.”

Priya N., 35, Freelance Designer

“I tried five different apps before this one. The roleplay conversations are what finally made things click. I actually remember what I learn now.”

Sofia R., 31, Marketing Manager

“Learning a language has never been as immediately impactful. Now I can charm the locals and navigate the food scene like a boss.”

Alex M., 42, Software Engineer