Eu quero escutar música agora.

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Breakdown of Eu quero escutar música agora.

• agora: now
• querer: to want
• escutar: to listen to
• a música: the music

Questions & Answers about Eu quero escutar música agora.

Can I leave out “Eu” and simply say “Quero escutar música agora”?

Yes! In Portuguese, the subject pronoun (Eu) is often omitted because the verb form (quero) already indicates the first person. Both Eu quero escutar música agora and Quero escutar música agora are correct.

Is there a difference between using “escutar” and “ouvir”?

Ouvir is generally used for hearing something passively, while escutar implies more intentional, focused listening. However, in casual speech, people often use them interchangeably.

Why is “música” singular instead of “músicas”?

In Portuguese, música can be used as an uncountable noun that refers to music in general. Saying escutar música is similar to saying “listen to music” in English. You could say músicas if you specifically meant multiple songs.

Where does the emphasis fall in the word “escutar”?

In escutar, the stress is on the final syllable: es-cu-TAR. Pronouncing it correctly makes your Portuguese sound more natural.

Could I say “Eu quero escutar a música agora” instead?

Yes, but adding a before música changes the meaning slightly. Eu quero escutar música agora is like “I want to listen to music in general.” If you say Eu quero escutar a música agora, you’re referring to a specific song or piece of music that you have in mind.