Quero isto
I want this
Language note: This is pronounced 'keh-roo ees-too'. The 'q' sounds like 'k'.
Culture note: It's polite to say 'por favor' (please) after 'Quero isto'.
Context: The waiter points at a dish on the menu. You decide to try it.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Quero
[keh-roo]
I want
Used to express a desire for something.
Quero isto, por favor.
I want this, please.
isto
[ees-too]
this
Refers to a specific object or item that is nearby.
Quero isto para a sobremesa.
I want this for dessert.
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