Introduction
Learning how to express appreciation for a text or excerpt is a small but useful skill in conversational Brazilian Portuguese. This article explains natural ways to say I liked that passage in Portuguese, teaches key vocabulary, offers example sentences and short dialogues, and highlights common beginner mistakes. All Portuguese examples use Brazilian Portuguese and are suitable for everyday situations.
- Basic translation: how to say I liked that passage
- Key vocabulary
- When to use trecho versus passagem
- Short dialogues for beginners
- Simple polite variations for formal contexts
- Beginner tips for pronunciation and usage
- Practical scenarios where this phrase is useful
- More example sentences for practice
- Conclusion
Basic translation: how to say I liked that passage
The simplest and most direct translation for I liked that passage is Gostei daquele trecho. This phrase is natural in Brazilian Portuguese when referring to a specific passage in a book, article, or speech.
Breakdown of the phrase:
Gostei — I liked. Past tense of gostar, used to express liking or enjoyment.
daquele — of that (masculine, distant). Combines de + aquele. Use depending on how you refer to the passage.
trecho — passage, excerpt, short segment. Common word for a part of a text or song.
Other common ways to say it
You can adjust formality, emphasis, and context with these alternatives.
Gostei desse trecho — I liked this passage. Use if the passage is close to you in context or recently mentioned.
Eu gostei daquele trecho — Emphatic I liked that passage. Adds the subject eu for clarity or emphasis.
Adorei aquele trecho — I loved that passage. Stronger than gostei; use when you really enjoyed it.
Aquele trecho me tocou — That passage moved me. Use to express emotional impact.
Fiquei encantado com aquele trecho — I was delighted by that passage. Use encantado(a) depending on speaker gender: encantado for male, encantada for female.
Key vocabulary
Gostar — to like. Conjugation important for beginners: eu gostei (I liked), eu gosto (I like).
Trecho — passage, excerpt, segment.
Passagem — passage, can be used interchangeably with trecho but sometimes sounds more formal.
Aquele / Essa / Esse — that (aquele for distant, esse/essa for nearer). Match gender and number with the noun.
Adorar — to love, adore. eu adorei (I loved).
Tocar — to touch; figuratively used as to move emotionally: me tocou = it moved me.
When to use trecho versus passagem
Both trecho and passagem can mean passage. In everyday Brazilian Portuguese:
trecho — more colloquial, commonly used for excerpts from books, songs, speeches, and articles.
passagem — slightly more formal; also used for travel tickets in Brazil, so context matters.
Example:
Gostei daquele trecho do livro. (I liked that passage from the book.)
Gostei daquela passagem do filme. (I liked that passage/moment from the movie.)
How to point to the passage in conversation
When you want to indicate exactly which passage you mean, use simple connectors and demonstratives.
Use esse/essa for something immediate or just read:
Viu esse trecho na página 45? Gostei muito. (Did you see this passage on page 45? I liked it a lot.)
Use aquele/aquela for something mentioned before or at a distance:
Aquele trecho no capítulo três me emocionou. (That passage in chapter three moved me.)
Short dialogues for beginners
These dialogues are realistic and useful when discussing books, articles, or songs with friends, classmates, or teachers.
Dialogue 1 — At a book club:
— Você gostou do livro?
— Gostei, principalmente daquele trecho no final.
— Qual trecho?
— A parte em que o personagem decide voltar pra casa.
Dialogue 2 — Talking about a speech:
— O que achou do discurso?
— Eu adorei aquele trecho sobre esperança.
— Verdade, foi muito inspirador.
Dialogue 3 — Discussing song lyrics:
— Qual música você mais gostou?
— Tem uma estrofe linda: gostei desse trecho que fala sobre saudade.
— Me manda a letra depois.
Simple polite variations for formal contexts
In a classroom, with a teacher, or in a formal discussion, you may want to sound polite and clear.
Gostei muito desse trecho — I liked this passage a lot.
Fiquei impressionado com aquele trecho — I was impressed by that passage. Use impressionado/impressionada.
Acho esse trecho muito significativo — I find this passage very meaningful.
How to react when someone says they liked a passage
Common simple replies keep the conversation going and show interest.
Que bom! — That’s great!
Também gostei. — I liked it too.
Qual parte você mais gostou? — Which part did you like most?
Posso ler? — Can I read it?
Beginner tips for pronunciation and usage
Pronunciation notes:
Gostei — pronounced gos-TAY. The stress is on the second syllable.
Trecho — pronounced TREH-shoo. The x is like sh in English in Brazilian Portuguese.
Aquele — a-KEH-lee. Emphasize the KEH syllable slightly.
Practice linking words when speaking: gostei daquele sounds like gos-TAY da-KEH-lee.
Common beginner mistakes and how to avoid them
1. Mixing demonstratives: using aquele when you mean this passage. If the passage is near or you just read it, prefer esse/essa.
Wrong: Gostei daquele trecho (when you mean this short passage you just showed). Better: Gostei desse trecho.
2. Using passagem incorrectly: passagem can mean travel ticket. Use trecho when you mean text excerpt to avoid confusion.
3. Forgetting agreement for adjectives: if you say encantado/encantada make sure the ending matches the speaker.
Wrong: Eu fiquei encantada com o trecho (if the speaker is male). Correct: Eu fiquei encantado com o trecho.
Practical scenarios where this phrase is useful
In a bookstore:
Vi esse trecho no livro. Gostei muito. Posso comprar? (I saw this passage in the book. I liked it a lot. Can I buy it?)
In class or study group:
Gostei daquele trecho do texto da aula. Podemos discutir na próxima reunião? (I liked that passage from the class text. Can we discuss it in the next meeting?)
In a message to a friend:
Li seu post e gostei desse trecho: ficou muito verdadeiro. (I read your post and liked this passage: it felt very true.)
Useful related vocabulary and mini-glossary
ler — to read
texto — text
capítulo — chapter
estou lendo — I am reading
letra — lyrics, letter
trecho favorito — favorite passage
More example sentences for practice
Gostei daquele trecho porque foi muito claro. (I liked that passage because it was very clear.)
Você pode repetir esse trecho? Não entendi bem. (Can you repeat this passage? I did not understand well.)
Achei esse trecho engraçado. (I found this passage funny.)
Adorei aquele trecho; me identifiquei com as palavras. (I loved that passage; I related to the words.)
Conclusion
Expressing I liked that passage in Brazilian Portuguese is straightforward with phrases like Gostei daquele trecho and alternatives such as Adorei aquele trecho or Aquele trecho me tocou. Focus on demonstratives (esse/aquele), vocabulary (trecho/passagem), and simple replies to make real conversations smooth. Use the example dialogues and sentences above to practice natural, beginner-friendly communication.
