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How to say “I like to read books.” in Portuguese
The Portuguese for “I like to read books.”, with audio, grammar notes and the words that go with it.
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Start freeI like to read books.
Eu gosto de ler livros.
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Eu gosto de ler livros.
I like to read books.
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Portuguese words and phrases that go with it
Learn these next. They are among the most common everyday Portuguese words and sentences.
- Good night, sleep well.Boa noite, durma bem.
- Where can I buy a ticket?Onde posso comprar uma passagem?
- I have a reservation.Eu tenho uma reserva.
- Is there a pharmacy nearby?Há uma farmácia por perto?
- I am allergic to nuts.Sou alérgico a nozes.
- Happy birthday!Feliz aniversário!
- What do you do for work?O que você faz da vida?
- I will call you later.Eu ligo para você mais tarde.
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“I like to read books.” is one of the everyday sentences in the 4ToSpeak Portuguese guides. Browse every Portuguese word and phrase A–Z or work through the common words in order.
How do you say “I like to read books.” in Portuguese?
“I like to read books.” in Portuguese is “Eu gosto de ler livros.”.
What does “Eu gosto de ler livros.” mean in English?
“Eu gosto de ler livros.” is Portuguese for “I like to read books.”.
How do I remember “Eu gosto de ler livros.”?
Say it out loud in a sentence, not on its own. Hear it, say it, then use it in a full Portuguese sentence. That is how every 4ToSpeak lesson works.
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