How do you say "I only need to change..." in Portuguese?

"I only need to change..." in Portuguese is "Só preciso de mudar...". This phrase is commonly used in Portugal.

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How to Say ‘I only need to change...’ in Portuguese

Q: What does "Só preciso de mudar..." mean in English?

"Só preciso de mudar..." means "I only need to change..." in English. Usage tip: [só] means [only/just], and [preciso de + verb] is a common pattern: [Só preciso de confirmar], [Só preciso de alterar]. In fast European Portuguese, the unstressed [de] may sound very light.

Só preciso de mudar...

saw preh-SEE-zoo duh moo-DAR

[saw preh-SEE-zoo duh moo-DAR]

💬 Usage Tip: [só] means [only/just], and [preciso de + verb] is a common pattern: [Só preciso de confirmar], [Só preciso de alterar]. In fast European Portuguese, the unstressed [de] may sound very light.

Phrase Breakdown

Só

[saw]

I only / just

Here 'só' means 'only' or 'just,' limiting the request.

Example

A palavra "Só" aparece em "Só preciso de mudar..."

The word "Só" appears in "I just need to change..."

preciso

[preh-SEE-zoo]

I need

First-person singular of 'precisar,' used to express necessity.

Example

A palavra "preciso" aparece em "Só preciso de mudar..."

The word "preciso" appears in "I just need to change..."

[duh]

Preposition often used before an infinitive after 'precisar.'

Example

A palavra "de" aparece em "Só preciso de mudar..."

The word "de" appears in "I just need to change..."

mudar

[moo-DAR]

to change

Verb meaning to alter or modify something.

Example

A palavra "mudar" aparece em "Só preciso de mudar..."

The word "mudar" appears in "I just need to change..."

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