How do you say "Where do you want to go first?" in Portuguese?

"Where do you want to go first?" in Portuguese is "Para onde queres ir primeiro?". This phrase is commonly used in Portugal.

What does "Para onde queres ir primeiro?" mean in English?

"Para onde queres ir primeiro?" means "Where do you want to go first?" in English. Usage tip: “primeiro” = first (masc.). You can also say “primeiro, para onde queres ir?”

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How to Say ‘Where do you want to go first?’ in Portuguese

Para onde queres ir primeiro?

PAH-rah ON-d(uh) KEH-resh eer pree-MAY-roo

[PAH-rah ON-d(uh) KEH-resh eer pree-MAY-roo]

💬 Usage Tip: “primeiro” = first (masc.). You can also say “primeiro, para onde queres ir?”

🇵🇹 In Portugal: Useful when you need to connect: metro → train station → long-distance train to Lisboa.

Phrase Breakdown

Para onde

PAH-rah ON-d(uh)

Where (to)

Destination question starter.

Example

Para onde é o autocarro?

Where is the bus going (to)?

Words in this phrase

Para

[PAH-rah]

To / toward

Part of the destination question "Para onde…?".

Example

Para onde queres ir primeiro: ao metro ou à estação?

Where do you want to go first: to the subway or to the station?

onde

[ON-d(uh)]

where (to)

With "para", asks about destination (where to).

Example

Para onde vais quando sais no metro de Lisboa?

Where do you go when you get off on the Lisbon subway?

queres ir

KEH-resh eer

do you want to go

Core verb phrase: 'queres' + infinitive 'ir'.

Example

Queres ir ao cinema?

Do you want to go to the cinema?

Words in this phrase

queres

[KEH-resh]

do you want

Used to ask someone’s preference in planning a route.

Example

O mapa ajuda: para onde queres ir?

The map helps: where do you want to go?

[eer]

to go

Infinitive of movement; used after "queres".

Example

Queres ir até Lisboa hoje?

Do you want to go to Lisbon today?

primeiro?

pree-MAY-roo

first?

Adds the idea of order: the first place/action.

Example

Primeiro vamos à estação.

First we’ll go to the station.

Words in this phrase

primeiro

[pree-MAY-roo]

first

Tells the order of actions on your trip.

Example

Primeiro vais ao metro; depois vais para a estação.

First you go to the subway; then you go to the station.

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