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Quero ir para...

I want to go to...

Language note: Great for starting conversations about your destination.

Culture note: Portuguese people value personal space but will assist with directions.

Context: John reaches his destination: a famous local market. He wants to enter the market.

Word-by-Word Breakdown

Quero

[keh-roo]

I want

Expresses a desire or wish.

Quero ir para casa.

I want to go home.

[eer]

to go

Indicates movement from one place to another.

Vou ir ao supermercado.

I am going to the supermarket.

para

[pah-rah]

A preposition expressing direction towards something.

Vamos para a praia.

Let's go to the beach.

Quero

I want

Expresses a desire or wish.

Quero um café.

I want a coffee.

to go

Indicates movement or travel to a destination.

Preciso ir à loja.

I need to go to the shop.

para...

to...

Indicates direction towards a place.

Vou para Lisboa.

I am going to Lisbon.

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