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Portuguese Phrase

Agora eu comeria qualquer coisa.

/aˈɡoɾɐ eʊ̯ koˈmeɾiɐ kwalˈkeɾ ˈkɔizɐ/
Meaning"Now I would eat anything."
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Meaning

Literally, 'Now I would eat anything.' The speaker is expressing a strong, immediate hunger and a willingness to eat whatever is available, regardless of preference.

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When to use

Use this phrase when you’re extremely hungry and want to convey that you have no particular food preference. It works in casual conversation with friends, family, or when ordering at a restaurant and you’re open to suggestions.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Agoraeucomeriaqualquercoisa.

1

Agora (adverb of time)

Indicates the present moment; placed at the beginning for emphasis.

2

eu (subject pronoun)

Explicit subject pronoun, often optional in Portuguese but used for emphasis.

3

comeria (conditional of comer)

The conditional mood expresses a hypothetical action: 'would eat'.

4

qualquer coisa (indefinite pronoun)

Means 'anything' or 'any thing'; used here to convey no preference.

5

Verb‑subject agreement

Even though the subject pronoun is explicit, the verb still agrees with the first‑person singular.

🗨In Conversation

A

Você está com fome?

Are you hungry?

Agora eu comeria qualquer coisa.

Now I would eat anything.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Agora eu comer qualquer coisa.

    Using the infinitive 'comer' changes the meaning to a statement of fact rather than a hypothetical willingness.

  • Agora eu comeria qualquer coisa?

    Adding a question mark turns the sentence into a question; the intended meaning is a declarative statement.

  • Agora eu comeria qualquer coisas.

    ‘Qualquer’ already implies singular; the noun must stay singular – ‘coisa’, not ‘coisas’.

↔Alternatives

  • Agora eu comeria tudo.

    Now I would eat everything.

  • Estou com tanta fome que comeria qualquer coisa.

    I’m so hungry I would eat anything.

  • Neste momento, eu comeria qualquer coisa.

    At this moment, I would eat anything.

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Cultural Tip

In Brazil, expressing hunger with phrases like this is very informal and friendly. 'Qualquer coisa' can also be used beyond food (e.g., 'Eu aceito qualquer coisa'), so context matters. When speaking to strangers or in a formal setting, you might opt for a more polite version: 'Estou com muita fome e aceito sugestões de prato.'