Quero ir.
I want to go.
Language note: Often followed by destination: “Quero ir a…” / “Quero ir para…”.
Culture note: Portuguese uses “quero” a lot; in service contexts you can soften with “Queria…” (I would like…).
Context: You start answering, saying that you want to go somewhere first.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Quero
[KEH-roo]
I want
1st-person singular of "querer" (to want). Used to state intention.
Quero comprar um bilhete porque quero entrar no metro.
I want to buy a ticket because I want to enter the subway.
ir
[eer]
to go
Infinitive after "quero": "quero ir" = “I want to go.”
Quero ir de metro até à estação.
I want to go by subway to the station.
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