Portuguese Phrase
Quero negociar meu salário inicial.
Meaning
The speaker is stating a desire to discuss and possibly adjust the amount of their starting pay. It conveys confidence and a professional approach to compensation.
When to use
Use this sentence during a job offer conversation, when you receive a contract, or in a performance‑review meeting where salary terms are being set.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Queronegociarmeusalárioinicial
Quero + infinitive
The verb 'querer' (to want) is followed by an infinitive verb to express desire to do something.
Possessive adjective
'Meu' agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies (salário).
Noun + adjective order
In Portuguese, adjectives usually follow the noun, as in 'salário inicial'.
Negociar (to negotiate)
A regular -ar verb; in this context it means to discuss terms, especially salary.
🗨In Conversation
Quero negociar meu salário inicial.
I’d like to negotiate my starting salary.
Claro, vamos analisar o pacote e ver o que podemos ajustar.
Sure, let’s review the package and see what we can adjust.
✕Common Mistakes
Quer negociar meu salário inicial.
Use the first‑person singular 'quero' to match the speaker; 'quer' is third‑person singular.
Quero negociar meu salário inicialmente.
‘Inicialmente’ is an adverb meaning ‘initially’, not the noun phrase ‘salário inicial’.
Quero negociar meu salário de início.
While understandable, the more natural expression is 'salário inicial'.
↔Alternatives
Gostaria de discutir meu salário de entrada.
I would like to discuss my entry‑level salary.
Posso conversar sobre a remuneração inicial?
May I talk about the initial remuneration?
Podemos rever o valor do meu salário inicial?
Can we review the amount of my starting salary?
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, salary negotiation is common but should be approached politely. It’s advisable to back up your request with market research or previous experience. Using a respectful tone, like 'Quero negociar', shows confidence without sounding demanding.