🇧🇷 Portuguese phrases

How to Say "I like you" in Portuguese

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Eu gosto de você
"I like you" in Portuguese · say it like eh-ooh goh-stoh jee voh-seh

The most natural way to say "I like you" in Portuguese is Eu gosto de você. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

Eu gosto de ti
Used in more informal or intimate contexts, especially in some regions.
Eu te gosto
More casual and less common, but still understood.

When to use it

You can use this phrase when you want to express your feelings towards someone in a friendly or romantic way. It's appropriate in both casual and more serious conversations. Just be mindful of the context and your relationship with the person.

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Examples in Portuguese

PortugueseEnglish
Eu gosto de você.I like you.
Eu gosto de ti, sempre me faz rir.I like you, you always make me laugh.
Common mistake
A common mistake is to confuse 'gostar' with 'amar', which means 'to love'. 'Gosto de você' expresses liking, not loving.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear Eu gosto de você, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Portuguese with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

Is it appropriate to say 'Eu gosto de você' to a friend?

Yes, it's perfectly fine to express liking towards a friend.

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