Portuguese Phrase
Adoro qualquer coisa com chocolate.
Meaning
This phrase expresses a deep fondness for any food item containing chocolate. In Portuguese, the verb 'adorar' is the go-to choice for expressing strong likes toward objects or activities, conveying more passion than simply saying you like something.
When to use
This is perfect for social situations involving food, such as dinner parties, visiting a bakery, or when someone offers you a snack. It conveys a friendly and enthusiastic personality to native speakers.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Adoroqualquercoisacomchocolate
Adorar
The verb 'adorar' is conjugated in the first person singular present. In Portuguese, the subject pronoun 'eu' is often omitted because the verb ending already indicates who is speaking.
Qualquer coisa
This combined phrase acts as 'anything'. 'Qualquer' is an indefinite pronoun that means 'any' or 'whichever'.
🗨In Conversation
Quer experimentar esse doce?
Do you want to try this sweet?
Adoro qualquer coisa com chocolate.
I love anything with chocolate.
✕Common Mistakes
Eu adoro qualquer chocolate coisa.
In this context, the indefinite pronoun 'qualquer' must come before the noun 'coisa'.
Gosto qualquer coisa de chocolate.
Unlike 'adorar', the verb 'gostar' always requires the preposition 'de' (e.g., Gosto de qualquer coisa).
↔Alternatives
Eu amo chocolate.
I love chocolate.
Sou viciado em chocolate.
I'm addicted to chocolate.
Cultural Tip
Brazil is one of the world's largest consumers of chocolate and has a massive variety of local treats. Mentioning your love for chocolate will likely lead to a discussion about local favorites like 'brigadeiro' or 'pão de mel'.