How to Say ‘Would you like to receive’ in Portuguese
Gostaria de receber
goosh-tah-REE-ah deh reh-seh-BEHR
[goosh-tah-REE-ah deh reh-seh-BEHR]
💬 Usage Tip: Gostaria de + an action is a polite "would like to", softer than quero "I want". Swap in any action: Gostaria de falar "I'd like to talk".
Phrase Breakdown
Gostaria
[goosh-tah-REE-ah]
would you like
Conditional of 'gostar'; polite formal 'you' or 'I' form.
Gostaria de um café?
Would you like a coffee?
de
[deh]
(no direct translation)
Preposition linking 'importar-se' to the following verb.
Importa-se de esperar?
Do you mind waiting?
receber
[reh-seh-BEHR]
to receive
Verb meaning to get something sent to you.
Vou receber uma carta.
I will receive a letter.
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