How do you say "You want / if you want" in Portuguese?

"You want / if you want" in Portuguese is "Quiser". This phrase is commonly used in Portugal.

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How to Say ‘You want / if you want’ in Portuguese

Q: What does "Quiser" mean in English?

"Quiser" means "You want / if you want" in English. Usage tip: After [se], Portuguese often uses a special verb form, so it's [se quiser], not [se quer]. You can reuse the pattern in [se puder] ([if you can]) and [se tiver] ([if you have]).

Quiser

kee-ZEHR

[kee-ZEHR]

💬 Usage Tip: After [se], Portuguese often uses a special verb form, so it's [se quiser], not [se quer]. You can reuse the pattern in [se puder] ([if you can]) and [se tiver] ([if you have]).

Phrase Breakdown

Quiser

[kee-ZEHR]

you want

A polite subjunctive form of 'querer' often used in offers like 'if you want'.

Example

Quiser, podemos acrescentar velas ao bolo.

If you want, we can add candles to the cake.

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