eu quis ser o primeiro a

I wanted to be the first to

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phrase Rare #42,080
I wanted to be the first to Used to say you wanted to do something before anyone else did.
PO: Eu quis ser o primeiro a te contar a novidade.
EN: I wanted to be the first to tell you the news.

Eu quis ser o primeiro a dar os parabéns às senhoras.

I wanted to be the first to congratulate the ladies.

Eu quis ser o primeiro a dar parabéns ao senhor.

I wanted to be the first to congratulate you.

Eu quis ser o primeiro a te dar parabéns.

I wanted to be the first to congratulate you.