Portuguese Phrase
Sim, adoro fazer trilhas.
Meaning
The speaker is enthusiastically confirming something and stating a love for hiking. It conveys both agreement ('Sim') and personal passion ('adoro fazer trilhas').
When to use
Use this sentence when someone asks if you enjoy outdoor activities, when you want to confirm a plan that involves hiking, or simply to express your enthusiasm for trekking in a conversation.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Sim,adorofazertrilhas.
Sim (Yes)
A simple affirmative word used to agree or confirm.
Adorar (to love)
A regular -ar verb; in the present tense 1st person singular it becomes 'adoro'.
Verb + infinitive
In Portuguese, verbs of preference (gostar, adorar, amar, etc.) are followed directly by an infinitive without a preposition.
Trilhas (trails/hikes)
Plural noun; the verb 'fazer' (to do/make) is commonly used with activities like 'trilhas'.
🗨In Conversation
Você gosta de atividades ao ar livre?
Do you like outdoor activities?
Sim, adoro fazer trilhas.
Yes, I love to go hiking.
✕Common Mistakes
Sim, gosto fazer trilhas.
The verb 'gostar' requires the preposition 'de' before an infinitive.
Sim eu adoro fazer trilhas.
A comma after 'Sim' helps separate the affirmation from the rest of the sentence.
Sim, adoro fazer trilha.
When speaking about the activity in general, use the plural 'trilhas'.
↔Alternatives
Sim, eu gosto de fazer trilhas.
Yes, I like to go hiking.
Com certeza, adoro trilhar.
Certainly, I love to trek.
Claro, sou apaixonado por trilhas.
Sure, I'm passionate about hiking.
Cultural Tip
Hiking (trilhas) is a popular pastime in Brazil, especially in regions with stunning natural scenery like Rio de Janeiro's Tijuca Forest, São Paulo's Serra da Mantiqueira, and the Atlantic coast. The phrase is informal; use it with friends or in casual settings. In more formal contexts you might say "Gosto muito de fazer trilhas" instead of "Adoro".