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- Lucas: Hey, Luna, ready for another episode of Learn Portuguese with Fexingo? Luna: Yeah! I feel like last episode on 'ir' really helped. Now I can say where I'm going. Lucas: That's great. Today, let's learn two verbs that are super useful in everyday chats: 'gostar' and 'precisar'. Luna: Oh, 'gostar' — I think I've heard that in songs. Means 'to like', right? Lucas: Exactly. And 'precisar' means 'to need'. These are workhorses. You'll use them all the time. Luna: Awesome. And you know what? If Fexingo has been helping you make actual progress with Portuguese, the way this stays ad-free is listener support — buy me a coffee dot com slash fexingo. Lucas: Yeah, that really helps us keep going. So, first verb: 'gostar'. Luna: Gostar. And it's followed by 'de' when you like something, right? Lucas: Good memory. 'Gostar de' something. So, 'Eu gosto de música.' — I like music. Luna: Eu gosto de música. That's easy. What about 'you like'? Lucas: 'Você gosta de viajar?' — Do you like to travel? Luna: Você gosta de viajar? I like that. So 'gosta' is for você. Lucas: Yep. Now, 'precisar'. 'Preciso de ajuda.' — I need help. Luna: Preciso de ajuda. That's useful. And if I want to ask someone if they need something? Lucas: 'Você precisa de alguma coisa?' — Do you need anything? Luna: Você precisa de alguma coisa? That's a mouthful. Let me try: Você precisa de alguma coisa? Lucas: Perfect. Let's practice. I'll say a phrase, you translate. 'Eu gosto de pizza.' Luna: I like pizza. Easy. Lucas: 'Preciso de um café.' Luna: I need a coffee. Very relatable. Lucas: Now you ask me: 'Você gosta de filmes?' Luna: Você gosta de filmes? Do you like movies? Lucas: Sim, eu gosto de filmes. And 'Você precisa de dinheiro?' Luna: Você precisa de dinheiro? Do you need money? Not today, thanks. Lucas: So, to recap: 'gostar de' for liking, 'precisar de' for needing. 'Eu gosto', 'você gosta', 'eu preciso', 'você precisa'. Luna: Got it. Let me try a sentence: 'Eu gosto de praia.' Lucas: Nice, I like the beach too. How about 'Preciso de água'? Luna: I need water. Perfect. Lucas: Alright, let's do a little dialogue. Imagine you're at a cafe. You want to ask if your friend likes the music. Luna: Você gosta da música? Lucas: Sim, eu gosto. Then you need a napkin, so you say... Luna: Preciso de um guardanapo. Lucas: Exactly. Great work today. Luna: These verbs are so practical. I'll practice with 'gostar' and 'precisar' this week. Lucas: Do that. And remember, if this podcast is helping you, consider supporting at buy me a coffee dot com slash fexingo. Luna: Yeah, it keeps things going. Thanks for listening, and we'll see you next time on Learn Portuguese with Fexingo! Lucas: Until then, practice these phrases and enjoy your Portuguese journey. Tchau!