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Questions & Answers about Eu quero viajar para o mar.
Why do we use quero instead of something else like gostaria?
Both quero (I want) and gostaria (I would like) convey desire, but quero is more direct and straightforward. If you say gostaria, you’re being more polite or less assertive, akin to saying I would like in English.
Why is para used in viajar para o mar?
Para indicates destination or direction, much like saying to in English. It tells us where you plan to travel, so viajar para o mar literally conveys travel to the sea.
Would it ever be viajar ao mar?
You don’t usually say viajar ao mar in Portuguese. Para o mar is more natural to express the destination. Ao would sound a bit off unless it’s part of a fixed expression or you change the meaning slightly (e.g., ir ao mar can sometimes imply going to the seashore, but even then para o mar is more common).
Is it common to say Eu quero viajar para o mar in Brazil?
It’s understandable and correct. However, depending on context, Brazilians might say Eu quero ir para a praia (I want to go to the beach) or Eu quero viajar para o litoral (I want to travel to the coast) more frequently.
How do you pronounce quero and mar?
Quero sounds like KEH-roo (the t sound in the English word bet for the r, but slightly softer), and mar sounds like mahr, with a short a as in father followed by a rolling or slightly guttural r, depending on the Brazilian region.
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