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How to Say ‘I want to visit Porto.’ in Portuguese

Quero visitar o Porto.

keh-roo vee-zee-TAHR oo POR-too

[keh-roo vee-zee-TAHR oo POR-too]

💬 Usage Tip: After quero, the next verb stays in its basic form: Quero ver a praia "I want to see the beach".

Phrase Breakdown

Quero visitar

keh-roo vee-zee-TAHR

I want to visit

'Quero' sounds like 'KEH-roo'. 'visitar' has a strong final 'r': 'vee-zee-TAHR'.

Example

Quero visitar Lisboa.

I want to visit Lisbon.

Words in this phrase

Quero

[keh-roo]

I want

Expresses a desire or wish.

Example

Quero ir para casa.

I want to go home.

visitar

[vee-zee-TAHR]

to visit

Infinitive verb meaning to go and see a place or person.

Example

Gosto de visitar museus.

I like to visit museums.

o Porto.

oo POR-too

Porto.

Porto takes the article 'o'. Say 'oo POR-too'.

Example

Moro no Porto.

I live in Porto.

Words in this phrase

[oo]

the (masculine singular)

Article used before a masculine singular noun; often unstressed in speech.

Example

O bilhete é mais barato se comprares com antecedência.

The ticket is cheaper if you buy in advance.

Porto

[POR-too]

Porto (city)

Major city in northern Portugal. In European Portuguese you normally say "no Porto" (with the article).

Example

Estou em Porto hoje, mas amanhã vou para Lisboa.

I’m in Porto today, but tomorrow I’m going to Lisbon.

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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