How to say “I would like this one” in Portuguese

Introduction

This article teaches how to say I would like this one in Brazilian Portuguese, covering polite requests, casual choices, gender and number agreement, pronunciation tips, and common variations used in shops, restaurants, and everyday conversations.

Basic translations and the most common phrase

The simplest and most common way to say I would like this one is Eu gostaria deste when talking about a masculine singular object and slightly more formal. For everyday situations Brazilians often use shorter, friendlier phrases such as Quero este or Eu quero este. Choose the level of politeness based on the context: formal settings like stores or polite conversations call for Eu gostaria de, while friends and casual interactions use Quero.

Key phrases and gender/number agreement

Brazilian Portuguese nouns have gender and number, so the demonstrative and any adjectives must match the item you mean. Here are core forms using the demonstratives este, esta, estes, and estas.

Eu gostaria deste — masculine singular (for example, livro, casaco)
Eu gostaria desta — feminine singular (for example, blusa, camisa)
Eu gostaria destes — masculine plural (for example, sapatos, livros)
Eu gostaria destas — feminine plural (for example, calças, camisas)

Alternative casual phrases

Quero este — direct and common in stores or markets. Less formal but widely used.
Eu quero este — slightly more explicit but still casual.
Fico com este — literally I’ll take this one, a natural option when you decide to buy or keep something.

Politeness and useful verbs

To be polite, use verbs like gostar and querer in conditional or imperfect forms. Eu gostaria sounds softer and more courteous than Eu quero. Adding por favor or com licença increases politeness.

Examples:
Eu gostaria deste, por favor
Eu gostaria desta, com licença

Using the preposition de

The full polite structure is often Eu gostaria de plus the demonstrative or the noun. Notice contraction forms when de meets the definite article:

de + o = do
de + a = da
de + os = dos
de + as = das

So you can say Eu gostaria do when you want to attach the article: Eu gostaria do vermelho if the noun implied is masculine and previously mentioned.

Shorter natural forms in spoken Brazilian Portuguese

In everyday speech Brazilians shorten phrases a lot. Here are common reduced ways to indicate you want this one.

Quero + pointing gesture when the object is clear.
Esse with rising intonation to mean I want that one when pointing.
Esse aqui means this one near me, and Esse aí or Esse can indicate the object near the listener.

Examples with context and location words

When choosing between items, Brazilians often use aqui, aí, and lá to indicate closeness.

Quero este aqui — I want this one here (close to the speaker).
Quero esse aí — I want that one there (near the listener).
Quero aquele — I want that one over there (farther away).

Demonstratives: este, esse, aquele — how to choose

Understanding demonstratives helps you point to the right item. Use este for items close to you, esse for items near the person you are speaking to or already introduced in conversation, and aquele for items farther away. Match gender and number as explained earlier.

Examples:
Eu quero este livro (close to me).
Eu quero esse livro (close to you or previously mentioned).
Eu quero aquele livro (over there).

Colloquial and regional variations

Brazil is big and expressions vary. In some regions people prefer Quero esse universally in casual settings. In more formal retail contexts you may still hear Gostaria deste or Gostaria de followed by the noun. Pay attention to tone and gestures in different cities.

Polite interactions in shops and restaurants

When ordering food or buying clothing, use polite forms to be courteous. In a restaurant you might point at the menu and say:

Eu gostaria deste prato, por favor
Eu gostaria desta salada

In a clothing store you can try:

Eu gostaria deste tamanho — I would like this size.
Eu gostaria desta cor — I would like this color.

Adding softeners and context

Common softeners include por favor, se não for muito incômodo, and com licença. Example:

Eu gostaria deste, por favor
Se não for muito incômodo, eu gostaria deste

Pronunciation tips for clarity

Pronunciation can make your request clearer. Key notes:

Eu pronounced like eh-oo or just eh in rapid speech;
gostaria with stress on ri: gos-TA-ri-a;
quero sounds like KEH-ro;
este / esta quick vowels, similar to ES-chee or ES-ta depending on speech rate.

Practice chunks rather than single words: Eu gostaria deste, por favor. Native speakers often link words, so listening to examples helps.

Positive and negative forms

To decline a suggestion or say you do not want a particular item, use negative forms.

Eu não quero este — I do not want this one.
Eu não gostaria deste — I would not like this one (polite).

Short dialogues for real-life practice

Here are natural-sounding mini-dialogues showing how Brazilians choose items in shops and cafés.

Venda: Posso ajudar?
Cliente: Eu gostaria deste, por favor.

Garçom: Deseja mais alguma coisa?
Cliente: Não, eu quero este e um suco.

Vendedor: Prefere esta cor?
Cliente: Não, quero aquela, por favor.

Notes on formality and tone

Use Eu gostaria and por favor for polite tone. Use Quero among friends or in busy markets — it is normal and not rude in Brazil when tone is casual. Avoid sounding too abrupt by adding a simple por favor or obrigado/obrigada after the purchase.

Common mistakes and how to avoid them

Beginners often forget to match gender and number or misuse demonstratives. Remember to identify the noun’s gender: if the noun is feminine use esta or desta, if masculine use este or deste. Another frequent mistake is overusing Eu in casual speech. Native speakers often drop Eu in quick requests: Quero esse, not Eu quero esse.

Examples highlighting common errors

Incorrect: Eu quero este blusa.
Correct: Eu quero esta blusa.

Incorrect: Eu gostaria deste sapata.
Correct: Eu gostaria deste sapato.

Practice phrases to memorize

Memorize a few flexible patterns that work in many situations:

Eu gostaria deste, por favor
Quero este aqui
Fico com este

These patterns let you point to items, pick sizes and colors, and close a purchase smoothly. When you add nouns, remember to adjust gender and number.

Expanding your vocabulary

Pair these phrases with common shopping nouns to increase usefulness fast:

camisa, blusa, casaco, sapato, livro, copo, prato, sabor, tamanho, cor

Example: Eu gostaria desta camisa
Quero estes sapatos

Conclusion

Learning to say I would like this one in Brazilian Portuguese is mostly about choosing the right verb for tone, matching gender and number, and using demonstratives correctly. Use Eu gostaria for polite situations, Quero for casual contexts, and vary demonstratives between este, esse, and aquele depending on location. Practice with simple phrases and short dialogues to sound natural and confident.