Eu quero comprar o computador.

I want to buy the computer.

Breakdown of Eu quero comprar o computador.

• eu: I
• o: the
• querer: to want
• comprar: to buy
• o computador: the computer

Questions & Answers about Eu quero comprar o computador.

Why do we use quero (present tense of querer) instead of something like queria (the imperfect tense) here?

Eu quero indicates a present, immediate desire: “I want (right now) to buy the computer.” If you used eu queria, it would mean “I wanted” in the past or could be a more polite, less direct way to say “I would like,” depending on context.

Why do we use comprar in the infinitive form after quero?

In Portuguese, when one verb follows another (like querer + another verb), the second verb typically stays in the infinitive. So after eu quero, you keep comprar unchanged to indicate the action you intend to perform.

What is the role of the definite article o before computador?

Using o here refers to a specific computer. In Portuguese, definite articles (o, a, os, as) are commonly used to talk about particular objects. Without o, the sentence would still make sense, but it would usually mean “I want to buy a computer” more generally.

Is computador a masculine or feminine noun?

Computador is a masculine noun in Portuguese. Words ending in -dor are often masculine, so you use masculine articles and adjectives with it (like o computador, meu computador, etc.).

Could we say Eu quero comprar um computador instead?

Yes, you could. Um computador means “a computer” in a general sense. Using o computador points to a specific computer you have in mind, while um computador refers to any computer.