Portuguese · Emotions & Descriptions
"I like it" in Portuguese: eu gosto
eu gosto
I like it in Portuguese is eu gosto. Add disso or da comida when you need a clear object: eu gosto disso.
Trying a dessert
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How to pronounce eu gosto
Say it
eh-oo GOS-too
/ˈew ˈɡos.tu/
eh-oo GOS-too
"I like it" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| eu gosto | I like (it) Headword phrase. | Headword phrase. |
| eu gosto disso | I like that Clear object. | Clear object. |
| gostei | I liked it Past reaction. | Past reaction. |
| não gostei | I didn't like it Polite no. | Polite no. |
How to use eu gosto in real life
- 1Trying a dessert
Eu gosto—está doce na medida.
I like it—it's sweetly balanced.
Full eu gosto.
- 2Music share
Essa playlist? Eu gosto pra caramba.
This playlist? I like it a lot.
Pra caramba = a lot (casual).
- 3Clothes feedback
Eu gosto dessa cor em você.
I like that color on you.
Gosto de…
Mistakes English speakers make with eu gosto
Incorrect: Eu like isso.
Correct: Eu gosto disso.
Use gostar de.
Incorrect: Eu gosto (as I want).
Correct: Eu quero… for wants; eu gosto for likes.
Gostar ≠ querer.
Good to know
Brazilians pile on intensifiers—gostei muito, amei, ficaram demais. Eu gosto alone can sound mild; smile and add demais when you mean strong praise.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Sampling street food
ChatPal
E aí—gostou do pastel?
So—did you like the pastel?
You
Eu gosto. Quente e crocante.
I like it. Hot and crunchy.
ChatPal
Quer outro?
Want another?
You
Eu gosto, mas um basta.
I like it, but one is enough.
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FAQ
Common questions about "I like it" in Portuguese
I like that?
Eu gosto disso.
I liked it?
Gostei.
I don't like it?
Não gosto / não gostei.
Like doing something?
Eu gosto de + infinitive.
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