How to Say ‘I chose them with care.’ in Portuguese
Escolhi com carinho.
esh-koh-LYEE kong kuh-REEN-yoo
[esh-koh-LYEE kong kuh-REEN-yoo]
🇵🇹 In Portugal: Saying you chose the gift [com carinho] sounds warm and sincere, not over-the-top. It fits well with family situations where thoughtfulness matters more than price.
Phrase Breakdown
Escolhi
[esh-koh-LYEE]
I chose
First-person singular past of escolher; here it introduces your thoughtful choice.
Escolhi este doce regional para vocês.
I chose this regional sweet for you all.
Com carinho
kong kuh-REEN-yoo
with care / with affection
Indicates something was done thoughtfully and warmly.
Fiz isto com carinho.
I did this with care.
Words in this phrase
com
[kong]
with
Preposition indicating the way something was done.
Escolhi a lembrança com muito cuidado e com carinho.
I chose the keepsake very carefully and with affection.
carinho
[kuh-REEN-yoo]
affection
A noun expressing warmth and care, often used when presenting gifts.
Escolhi tudo com carinho para a visita.
I chose everything with affection for the visit.
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