Sharing preferences and opinions in Portuguese

Level A2

Sharing preferences and opinions in Portuguese

Use “preferir” to choose between options (“Prefiro” means “I prefer”) and “achar” to give an opinion (“Acho esse livro bom” means “I think this book is good”); “porque” introduces a reason. Unlike English, Portuguese often omits subject pronouns when context makes the subject clear; “você” is a common everyday form of address, while “o senhor” respectfully addresses a man and “a senhora” a woman, and all three take third-person verbs. “Prefiro,” “acho,” “concordo,” and “estou” are neutral; “tô” is a casual form of “estou,” “concordo com você” means “I agree with you,” “desculpe, mas não concordo” softens disagreement, and “estou em dúvida” expresses uncertainty. After “talvez,” Portuguese uses the subjunctive (“seja” from “ser,” “possa” from “poder”), unlike English; “a gente” means “we” and takes a singular verb, and can be used in a polite exchange without being specifically formal.

Words for preferences and opinions

Choosing between options

Qual opção você prefere? Eu prefiro opção porque motivo.

Asking for and giving an opinion

O que forma de tratamento acha de algo? Acho algo avaliação porque motivo.

Giving a reason with “porque”

Opinião ou preferência porque motivo.

Agreeing and disagreeing politely

Forma de tratamento concorda comigo? Resposta de concordância ou discordância. Explicação.

Saying you are still unsure

Estou em dúvida sobre qual opção prefiro ou o que acho de algo.

Making an opinion or suggestion less definite

Talvez uma opinião ou proposta.

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