How do you say "I would like this." in Portuguese?

"I would like this." in Portuguese is "Queria isto.". This phrase is commonly used in Portugal.

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How to Say ‘I would like this.’ in Portuguese

Q: What does "Queria isto." mean in English?

"Queria isto." means "I would like this." in English. Usage tip: [Isto] means [this] for something near you, like a dish on the menu or something you're pointing at. Swap it for [isso] if it's nearer the other person, though in restaurants [isto] is very common with pointing.

Queria isto.

kuh-REE-uh EESH-too

[kuh-REE-uh EESH-too]

💬 Usage Tip: [Isto] means [this] for something near you, like a dish on the menu or something you're pointing at. Swap it for [isso] if it's nearer the other person, though in restaurants [isto] is very common with pointing.

Phrase Breakdown

Queria

[kuh-REE-uh]

I would like

Polite way to say you want something.

Example

Queria isto e também uma água.

I would like this and also a water.

isto

[EESH-too]

this

Demonstrative pronoun used to point to something near you.

Example

Queria isto, por favor, apontando para o prato.

I would like this, please, pointing to the dish.

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