Portuguese Phrase
Gosto de soldar circuitos.
Meaning
I like to solder circuits. The sentence expresses a personal interest or hobby, especially in electronics, robotics, or maker projects.
When to use
Use this phrase when talking about your hobbies, describing what you enjoy doing in a workshop, or answering a question about your favorite activities related to technology.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Gostodesoldarcircuitos
Gosto de + infinitivo
Use 'gosto de' followed by an infinitive verb to express something you like to do.
soldar
The infinitive verb meaning 'to solder', a common term in electronics and DIY.
circuitos (plural)
Plural noun for 'circuits'; the article is omitted after 'de' when talking about activities in general.
🗨In Conversation
O que você gosta de fazer no seu tempo livre?
What do you like to do in your free time?
Gosto de soldar circuitos.
I like to solder circuits.
✕Common Mistakes
Gosto soldar circuitos.
Missing the preposition 'de' after 'gosto'. The correct structure is 'gosto de + infinitivo'.
Gosto de soldar o circuitos.
The article 'o' is unnecessary; after 'de' you don’t use an article before a plural noun when speaking about the activity in general.
Gosto de soldar circuitos.
Pronounce the final 's' in 'circuitos' as /ʃ/ (like 'sh') in most Brazilian accents, not as a hard 's'.
↔Alternatives
Adoro soldar circuitos.
I love soldering circuits.
Tenho prazer em soldar circuitos.
I enjoy soldering circuits.
Eu gosto de montar circuitos.
I like to assemble circuits.
Cultural Tip
In Brazil’s growing maker community, talking about ‘soldar circuitos’ instantly signals that you’re into DIY electronics, robotics, or hobbyist projects. It’s a casual, neutral expression—perfect for informal chats, maker meet‑ups, or when you’re describing a skill on a résumé. Avoid using overly formal language like ‘aprecio a prática de soldagem de circuitos’ unless you’re writing a technical report.