Example Sentences with the Word "I would like" in English
Sentence in English: I would like a cup of coffee, please.
(Translation in Portuguese: Eu gostaria de uma xícara de café, por favor.)
Sentence in English: I would like to book a table for two.
(Translation in Portuguese: Eu gostaria de reservar uma mesa para dois.)
Sentence in English: I would like to learn Portuguese.
(Translation in Portuguese: Eu gostaria de aprender português.)
Sentence in English: I would like some more information about the course.
(Translation in Portuguese: Eu gostaria de mais informações sobre o curso.)
Sentence in English: I would like to go on vacation this summer.
(Translation in Portuguese: Eu gostaria de sair de férias neste verão.)
Sentence in English: I would like to thank everyone for their support.
(Translation in Portuguese: Eu gostaria de agradecer a todos pelo apoio.)
Sentence in English: I would like a window seat, if possible.
(Translation in Portuguese: Eu gostaria de um assento na janela, se possível.)
Sentence in English: I would like to apologize for the inconvenience.
(Translation in Portuguese: Eu gostaria de pedir desculpas pelo transtorno.)
Sentence in English: I would like to buy a new phone.
(Translation in Portuguese: Eu gostaria de comprar um telefone novo.)
Sentence in English: I would like to try something new today.
(Translation in Portuguese: Eu gostaria de experimentar algo novo hoje.)
Meaning of "I would like" and "Eu gostaria"
The phrase "I would like" in English and "Eu gostaria" in Portuguese serve the same purpose: to express a polite desire, request, or preference. Both are often followed by an object or action, such as "I would like a drink" or "Eu gostaria de uma bebida." The tone is formal and polite, making it suitable for professional and everyday interactions.
Pronunciation of "I would like" and "Eu gostaria"
Pronunciation of "I would like" in English:
Phonetic Transcription: /aɪ wʊd laɪk/
Pronunciation Variations: In casual speech, "I would" is often contracted to "I'd," pronounced as /aɪd/. This is common in conversational English.
Pronunciation of "Eu gostaria" in Portuguese:
Phonetic Transcription: /ew ɡos.taˈɾi.a/
Pronunciation Variations: In Brazilian Portuguese, the "r" in "gostaria" has a soft "h" sound in some regions, while in European Portuguese, it is more guttural.
Synonyms, Antonyms, and Similar Words
Synonyms, Antonyms, and Similar Words in English
Synonyms: I’d like, I desire, I want (informal)
Antonyms: I wouldn’t like, I dislike
Similar Words: I prefer, I am interested in
Synonyms, Antonyms, and Similar Words in Portuguese
Synonyms: Eu desejo, Eu quero (informal)
Antonyms: Eu não gostaria, Eu não quero
Similar Words: Eu prefiro, Eu estou interessado em
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i would like in more languages
- in Catalan m'agradaria
- in French J'aimerais
- in Galician Gustaríame
- in Italian Mi piacerebbe
- in Romanian aş dori