eu gosto
/ˈew ˈɡos.tu/word by word
The English phrase 'I like it' is expressed in Portuguese as eu gosto.
The phrase is used to express that someone finds something pleasant or appealing. While eu gosto can stand alone to mean 'I like it' (for example, when responding to a question), it usually requires a prepositional object to specify what is being liked in a full sentence.
Which one should you use?
eu gosto is the standard form, but you may encounter other variations depending on the context. Eu curto. is a way to say 'I like it' in informal settings, and É massa. is an informal way to say 'It's cool'. Additionally, Eu tô gostando. means 'I am liking it' and is used colloquially.
How does it change in a sentence?
Furthermore, in many contexts, the pronoun eu can be omitted because the verb ending '-o' already indicates the first-person singular.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈew ˈɡos.tu/. The word has 3 syllables and the stress is on the 1st syllable.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid saying eu gosto isso to mean 'I like this'. English speakers often mistakenly omit the necessary preposition.
Did you know?
- In Brazilian slang, eu curto expresses liking something, but the verb curtir literally means 'to tan' or 'to cure' leather.
- The English word 'ego' and the Portuguese word eu are actually cousins, both descending from the same Latin root.
- While eu gosto is used for preferences, Portuguese speakers often use the verb amar for things they like intensely, which is more common than using 'love' for objects in English.
Examples in context
- Eu gosto do frio.I like it when it's cold.This sentence shows the use of eu gosto regarding the weather.Tatoeba #4543347 by Ricardo14, translation #2377453 by CK
- É assim que eu gosto.That's the way I like it.This sentence demonstrates how to use eu gosto to express preference for a specific way of doing things.Tatoeba #4877788 by Ricardo14, translation #1977692 by Spamster
- Você gosta? Eu gosto.Do you like it? I like it.This sentence shows eu gosto being used as a standalone response to a question.Tatoeba #6139639 by carlosalberto, translation #3305889 by Hybrid
- Eu gosto muito desse livro.I really like this book
- Eu curto demais essa série.I really enjoy this series
- 14 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Gabriel and Camila are looking at a new apartment.
- GabrielO que você achou da sala?What did you think of the living room?
- CamilaEu gosto muito daqui.I like it here a lot.
- GabrielEu também gosto do espaço.I also like the space.
- CamilaÉ um lugar perfeito.It is a perfect place.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (eu, gosto) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries eu, gosto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
