eu gosto do seu cabelo
The English phrase "I like your hair" is translated into Portuguese as eu gosto do seu cabelo.
This phrase is used as a compliment to tell someone that you find their hair attractive.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, the phrase translates to "I like of your hair" because the Portuguese verb for "to like" requires the preposition de (of).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In many regions of Brazil and in Portugal, it is common to use teu instead of seu when speaking informally, resulting in the phrase eu gosto do teu cabelo.
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb gostar (to like) always requires the preposition de (of). In this phrase, the preposition de contracts with the masculine definite article o (the) to form do.
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Examples in context
- Está bonito o teu cabelo!Your hair looks beautiful!
- Adorei teu cabelo!I love your hair!
- Eu gosto do seu cabelo.I like your hair.
- Eu gosto do seu cabelo novo.I like your new hair.
- Sério, eu gosto do seu cabelo.Seriously, I like your hair.
Example conversation
Juliana and Lucas are at a coffee shop.
- JulianaLucas, eu gosto do seu cabelo hoje.Lucas, I like your hair today.
- LucasObrigado, Juliana! Você é muito gentil.Thanks, Juliana! You are very kind.
- JulianaEle combina muito com você.It suits you a lot.
- LucasFico feliz em saber disso.I am happy to know that.
