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

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

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

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

"Queria experimentar isto." means "I would like to try this on." in English. Usage tip: [experimentar] can mean "try on" clothes from context, not just "experiment" or "try" in a general sense. In a shop, [Queria experimentar isto] will naturally be understood as trying it on.

Queria experimentar isto.

kuh-REE-uh eks-pair-ee-men-TAR EESH-too

[kuh-REE-uh eks-pair-ee-men-TAR EESH-too]

💬 Usage Tip: [experimentar] can mean "try on" clothes from context, not just "experiment" or "try" in a general sense. In a shop, [Queria experimentar isto] will naturally be understood as trying it on.

Phrase Breakdown

Queria

[kuh-REE-uh]

I would like / I wanted

A polite expression used to request something.

Example

Na loja, digo "Queria experimentar isto." com educação.

In the shop, I say "I would like to try this." politely.

experimentar

[eks-pair-ee-men-TAR]

to try on / to try

Used for clothes, shoes, or testing something before buying.

Example

Uso "Queria experimentar isto." quando quero ver se serve.

I use "I would like to try this." when I want to see if it fits.

isto

[EESH-too]

this

Refers to the item close to you or in your hand.

Example

Aponto para a peça e digo "Queria experimentar isto."

I point to the item and say "I would like to try this."

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