Portuguese Phrase
Quero viajar mais.
Meaning
I want to travel more. The speaker is expressing a desire to increase the amount of traveling they do, whether that means more trips, longer trips, or exploring new destinations.
When to use
Use this sentence when you’re talking about future travel plans, sharing a personal goal, or responding to a conversation about vacations, backpacking, or exploring new places.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Queroviajarmais
Quero (verbo querer)
‘Quero’ is the first‑person singular present of the verb ‘querer’ (to want). It is used to express a personal desire.
viajar (infinitivo)
‘Viajar’ is the infinitive form of the verb ‘viajar’ (to travel). In Portuguese the infinitive can follow ‘querer’ directly.
mais (advérbio de quantidade)
‘Mais’ means ‘more’ and works as an adverb that modifies the verb, indicating a greater amount or frequency.
🗨In Conversation
Você tem alguma meta para o próximo ano?
Do you have any goals for next year?
Quero viajar mais.
I want to travel more.
✕Common Mistakes
Quero mais viajar.
‘Mais’ should follow the verb; ‘mais viajar’ is not idiomatic Portuguese.
Quero viajar muito.
‘Viajar muito’ means ‘to travel a lot’ (quantity of travel), not the same nuance of wanting to increase travel frequency.
Quero viajar mais que.
The comparative ‘que’ needs a complement (e.g., ‘mais que antes’). Without it the sentence is incomplete.
↔Alternatives
Quero viajar mais vezes.
I want to travel more often.
Desejo viajar mais.
I wish to travel more.
Quero viajar com mais frequência.
I want to travel with greater frequency.
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, talking about travel is often linked to the idea of ‘férias’ (vacation) and ‘turismo interno’ (domestic tourism). When you say ‘Quero viajar mais’, native speakers may ask follow‑up questions about the destinations you’re eyeing, the budget, or whether you prefer beach, mountain, or city trips. The word order ‘viajar mais’ is the most natural; placing ‘mais’ before the verb (e.g., ‘mais viajar’) sounds awkward and is rarely used.