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want

verb · expressionEnglish
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want

verb

Feel a desire for a thing or for an action to happen.

to want
  • querer

    Portuguese pattern: querer + noun or infinitive.

    I want a table near the window.

    Quero uma mesa perto da janela.

    She wants to learn to cook.

    Ela quer aprender a cozinhar.

02

want

expression

Have a desire to do or have something.

want
  • ter vontade

    Portuguese pattern: ter vontade.

    I would like to visit northeastern Brazil.

    Tenho vontade de conhecer o Nordeste.

03

want

verb

Feel a wish to have something or for something to happen.

to want
  • desejar

    Portuguese pattern: desejar.

    I wish you a good trip.

    Desejo uma boa viagem a vocês.

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