Portuguese Phrase
Gosto de escrever histórias.
Meaning
This phrase is a simple and direct way to express a personal hobby or interest in creative writing. It uses the verb 'gostar' (to like), which is one of the most essential verbs for beginners to learn when describing preferences.
When to use
You should use this phrase during introductions, social gatherings, or when someone asks about your hobbies and what you do in your spare time.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Gostodeescreverhistórias
Gostar de
The verb 'gostar' is always followed by 'de'. If you like an action, the following verb stays in the infinitive (escrever).
Plural Nouns
'Histórias' is the plural of 'história'. Note that in Portuguese, 'história' can mean both a fictional story and history as a subject.
🗨In Conversation
O que você faz no seu tempo livre?
What do you do in your free time?
Gosto de escrever histórias.
I like to write stories.
✕Common Mistakes
Eu gosto escrever histórias.
In Portuguese, the verb 'gostar' always requires the preposition 'de' before the next verb or noun.
Eu como escrever histórias.
Avoid using 'como' (like/as) to express preference; 'como' is for comparisons, while 'gosto' is for liking.
↔Alternatives
Eu curto escrever histórias.
I enjoy writing stories (informal).
Amo escrever contos.
I love writing short stories.
Meu passatempo favorito é escrever.
My favorite hobby is writing.
Cultural Tip
In Brazil and Portugal, it is very common to omit the subject pronoun 'Eu' (I) because the verb conjugation 'gosto' already indicates that the subject is the first person. Using the pronoun isn't wrong, but omitting it makes you sound more like a native speaker.