How do you say "What I wanted to ask" in Portuguese?

"What I wanted to ask" in Portuguese is "Que queria perguntar". This phrase is commonly used in Portugal.

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How to Say ‘What I wanted to ask’ in Portuguese

Q: What does "Que queria perguntar" mean in English?

"Que queria perguntar" means "What I wanted to ask" in English. Usage tip: Here [que] means [what], not [that]: [o que queria perguntar] is the fuller version behind this idea. Portuguese often uses [que] in places where English needs a longer phrase.

Que queria perguntar

kuh kuh-REE-uh pair-goon-TAR

[kuh kuh-REE-uh pair-goon-TAR]

💬 Usage Tip: Here [que] means [what], not [that]: [o que queria perguntar] is the fuller version behind this idea. Portuguese often uses [que] in places where English needs a longer phrase.

Phrase Breakdown

Que

[kuh]

that / which

Relative pronoun connecting the previous idea to what the speaker wanted to ask.

Example

Na expressão “Que queria perguntar”, “Que” liga as duas partes da ideia.

In the expression “Que queria perguntar,” “Que” links the two parts of the idea.

queria

[kuh-REE-uh]

wanted

Imperfect of querer, often used politely to soften intentions or requests.

Example

Em “Que queria perguntar”, “queria” soa mais educado do que o presente direto.

In “Que queria perguntar,” “queria” sounds more polite than the direct present tense.

perguntar

[pair-goon-TAR]

to ask

Infinitive verb meaning to ask a question.

Example

Na frase “Que queria perguntar”, “perguntar” mostra a intenção de fazer uma pergunta.

In the phrase “Que queria perguntar,” “perguntar” shows the intention to ask a question.

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