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How to Say ‘I hope you like it.’ in Portuguese

Espero que gostem.

esh-PEH-roo kuh GOSH-tayn

[esh-PEH-roo kuh GOSH-tayn]

💬 Usage Tip: After Espero que, the verb takes a special form: gostem instead of gostam "they like". Here it means 'you all', addressing both in-laws.

Phrase Breakdown

Espero

[esh-PEH-roo]

I hope

A first-person singular form of 'esperar', used to express a wish.

Example

Como adepto, digo 'Espero que Portugal chegue longe!'

As a supporter, I say 'I hope Portugal goes far!'

que

[kuh]

that

Often used in expressions like claro que sim to reinforce the statement.

Example

Acho que podemos colaborar bem.

I think that we can collaborate well.

gostem

[GOSH-tayn]

you (all) like

Subjunctive of 'gostar' (to like), used after 'espero que'.

Example

Espero que gostem da comida.

I hope you like the food.

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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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