Eu quero ouvir seu conselho.

I want to hear your advice.

Breakdown of Eu quero ouvir seu conselho.

• eu: I
• querer: to want
• o conselho: the advice
• ouvir: to hear
• seu: your

Questions & Answers about Eu quero ouvir seu conselho.

Is there a difference between ouvir and escutar in Portuguese?

Generally, ouvir emphasizes the act of perceiving a sound, while escutar can imply more intentional or focused listening. In everyday speech, however, Brazilians often use them interchangeably.

Why do we say ouvir seu conselho instead of using an article like ouvir o seu conselho?

Both forms are acceptable. Adding o before seu conselho is common and grammatically correct (ouvir o seu conselho). Omitting it (ouvir seu conselho) can sound slightly more casual but is still perfectly fine in Brazilian Portuguese.

Does seu here mean “your,” or could it also mean “his”/“her”?

Seu can mean “your,” “his,” or “her” depending on context. In Brazil, seu most commonly refers to “your” when speaking to someone using você. If the context indicates someone else’s advice, it could mean “his” or “her,” but typically the meaning is clear from the conversation.

Could we say Eu quero ouvir seus conselhos in the plural form?

Yes, if you expect multiple pieces of advice or suggestions, you can use the plural seus conselhos. If you’re referring to advice in general, the singular seu conselho works well.

Is quero always used with an infinitive verb in Portuguese?

When expressing a desire to do something, yes. Quero (or Eu quero) is followed by the infinitive: quero ouvir, quero falar, quero comer, etc. If you want to express wanting a noun, you can follow quero with that noun: Quero ajuda (“I want help”), for example.