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How to Say ‘Will want’ in Portuguese

Vou querer

voh keh-RER

[voh keh-RER]

💬 Usage Tip: Vou querer is a very common Portuguese way to order something, even though it literally looks like "I'm going to want". In real use, it just means something like "I'll have" and sounds natural at a counter.

Phrase Breakdown

Vou

[voh]

I will

Part of a phrase used to express a future desire or intention.

Example

Vou tomar um café.

I will have a coffee.

querer

[keh-RER]

to want

Indicates the desire for something, often used when ordering food or drinks.

Example

Vou querer um copo de água.

I will want a glass of water.

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