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How to Say ‘I'd also like a quieter corner.’ in Portuguese

Também queria um canto mais calmo.

tam-BAYNG kuh-REE-ah oom KAHN-too mysh KAL-moo

[tam-BAYNG kuh-REE-ah oom KAHN-too mysh KAL-moo]

Phrase Breakdown

Também queria

tam-BAYNG kuh-REE-ah

I also wanted / I would also like

Polite way to add another request or preference.

Example

Também queria água.

I would also like water.

Words in this phrase

Também

[tam-BAYNG]

also

Adds another polite request in conversation.

Example

Também queria um canto mais calmo para a nossa comemoração.

I also wanted a quieter corner for our celebration.

queria

[kuh-REE-ah]

wanted

A polite way to express what you would like.

Example

Também queria um canto mais calmo porque vamos levar crianças.

I also wanted a quieter corner because we are bringing children.

Um canto mais calmo

oom KAHN-too mysh KAL-moo

a quieter corner

Refers to a calmer, less noisy place in a room or restaurant.

Example

Gostamos de um canto mais calmo.

We like a quieter corner.

Words in this phrase

um

[oom]

a

An indefinite article before a masculine singular noun.

Example

Também queria um canto mais calmo, se houver disponibilidade.

I also wanted a quieter corner, if there is availability.

canto

[KAHN-too]

corner

A quieter area of the restaurant, often more private.

Example

Também queria um canto mais calmo para conversar melhor.

I also wanted a quieter corner to talk more easily.

mais

[mysh]

more

Used to make a comparison.

Example

Também queria um canto mais calmo do que o salão principal.

I also wanted a quieter corner than the main dining room.

calmo

[KAL-moo]

quiet

Describes a calm environment with less noise.

Example

Também queria um canto mais calmo para o aniversário da minha mãe.

I also wanted a quieter corner for my mother's birthday.

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