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How to Say ‘I am looking for an apartment.’ in Portuguese

Estou procurando um apartamento.

ehs-TOH proh-koo-RAN-doo oom ah-pahr-tah-MEN-toh

[ehs-TOH proh-koo-RAN-doo oom ah-pahr-tah-MEN-toh]

🇵🇹 In Portugal: In Portugal, apartamento is understood, but many locals more naturally say casa when talking about a place to live, even if it's a flat. If you say um apartamento, people will understand you perfectly.

Phrase Breakdown

Estou

[ehs-TOH]

I am

First person present, expressing being.

Example

Estou feliz hoje.

I am happy today.

procurando

[proh-koo-RAN-doo]

looking for

Searching or seeking something.

Example

Estou procurando um restaurante.

I am looking for a restaurant.

um apartamento

oom ah-pahr-tah-MEN-toh

an apartment

A set of rooms forming a separate residence.

Example

Eu moro em um apartamento.

I live in an apartment.

Words in this phrase

[oom]

Indefinite article used before singular nouns.

Example

Estou procurando um livro.

I am looking for a book.

apartamento

[ah-pahr-tah-MEN-toh]

apartment

A self-contained housing unit in a building.

Example

Estou procurando um apartamento no centro.

I am looking for an apartment in the center.

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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