Eu quero mudar isso agora.

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Breakdown of Eu quero mudar isso agora.

• agora: now
• querer: to want
• mudar: to change

Questions & Answers about Eu quero mudar isso agora.

Why do we say Eu quero instead of something else?

In Portuguese, Eu quero literally means I want. You might hear alternatives like Eu gostaria (I would like), or Eu preciso (I need), depending on context. But Eu quero is the most direct way to express I want.

Can I leave out the Eu if it’s already clear I’m talking about myself?

Yes. In Portuguese, verb endings often show who’s speaking, so you can say Quero mudar isso agora. The subject Eu is optional unless you need extra emphasis or clarity.

What’s the difference between mudar and other verbs like trocar or alterar?

Mudar usually means to change in a general sense. Trocar is often used when you swap something for another thing, and alterar can be more formal or refer to making adjustments, especially in written contexts. In most everyday situations, mudar works fine.

Why is isso used here instead of isto or aquilo?

Isso refers to something not too far from the speaker or something just mentioned. Isto usually refers to something very close to the speaker, while aquilo points to something farther away. They all mean this/that, but context and proximity guide which one to use.

Do I need to place agora at the end, or can it appear somewhere else in the sentence?

You could place agora in other positions, such as Agora eu quero mudar isso, but putting it at the end can add emphasis to the urgency or immediacy. Word order in Portuguese is more flexible than in English, though the most common is the placement at the end in this sentence.