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10 essential Portuguese phrases for talking about hobbies

Unlock conversations about your favorite pastimes with these key Portuguese phrases.

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Whether you're making small talk at a party or getting to know a new friend, discussing hobbies is a classic way to connect. These phrases will help you share what you love to do in your free time and inquire about others' interests in Portuguese.

What this lesson covers

Core Portuguese words for everyday conversation.

English meanings, pronunciation hints, and tap-to-hear audio.

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Eu curto assistir filmes.

Full vocabulary list

Words 1–10
  • Eu gosto de...
    eh-oo goh-stoo jee
    I like to...
  • No meu tempo livre, eu gosto de...
    noo meh-oo tem-poh LEE-vree, eh-oo goh-stoo jee
    In my free time, I like to...
  • Qual é o seu hobby?
    kwahl eh oo seh-oo HOH-bee
    What is your hobby?
  • Você tem algum hobby?
    voh-SEH tem ahl-GOOM HOH-bee
    Do you have any hobbies?
  • Eu adoro ler.
    eh-oo ah-DOH-roo lehr
    I love reading.
  • Eu gosto de cozinhar.
    eh-oo goh-stoo jee koh-zee-NYAHR
    I like cooking.
  • Eu curto assistir filmes.
    eh-oo KOOR-too ah-sees-CHEER FEEL-mees
    I enjoy watching movies.
  • Eu jogo futebol.
    eh-oo ZHO-goo foo-teh-BOL
    I play soccer.
  • Eu gosto de viajar.
    eh-oo goh-stoo jee vee-ah-JAHR
    I like traveling.
  • Isso parece interessante!
    EE-soo pah-REH-see een-teh-reh-SAHN-chee
    That sounds interesting!

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