Gostaria
I would like
Language note: Polite form to express a desire or request, equivalent to 'I would like'.
Culture note: Politeness is appreciated in Portugal, and using 'gostaria' softens requests.
Context: You want to express your desire to make a reservation.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Gostaria
[goh-stah-REE-ah]
I would like
Used to express a polite desire or request.
Gostaria de reservar uma mesa para dois.
I would like to reserve a table for two.
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