Eu gosto de música
/ˈew ˈɡos.tu d͡ʒi ˈmu.zi.kɐ/word by word
The English phrase "I like music" is translated into Portuguese as Eu gosto de música.
If you wish to be more formal and convey that you appreciate music, you can use Eu aprecio música. Alternatively, the formal expression Sou um apreciador de música can be used to mean "I am a music enthusiast".
Which one should you use?
Use Eu gosto de música to refer to music as a general concept. If you are referring to a specific piece of music or a specific type of music that was previously mentioned, use Eu gosto da música.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Brazil, Eu curto música is a casual and colloquial way to express that you enjoy or like music.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase Eu gosto de música, the singular form of música is used to express a general preference for the concept of music.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid saying Eu gosto música. English speakers often mistakenly omit the preposition 'de' after 'gosto', but in Portuguese, you must say 'gosto de'.
Did you know?
Examples in context
- Eu gosto de música.I like music.Tatoeba #5006448 by bill, translation #2318277 by CM
- Eu gosto de música e da língua inglesa.I like music and English.Tatoeba #2732558 by carlosalberto, translation #715444 by papabear
- Eu gosto de música clássica.I like classical music
- Eu curto rock.I enjoy rock music
- Eu sou completamente apaixonado(a) por música.I am completely passionate about music
Example conversation
Gabriel and Juliana are talking about their hobbies.
- GabrielJuliana, eu gosto de música.Juliana, I like music.
- JulianaEu também gosto, Gabriel!I like it too, Gabriel!
- GabrielQual é o seu gênero favorito?What is your favorite genre?
- JulianaEu prefiro música pop.I prefer pop music.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (eu, gosto, de, música) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, eu, gosto, música, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
