eu só quis

I just wanted to

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I just wanted to Used to explain a simple intention, often reassuringly or apologetically. The verb quis is the past tense of querer, meaning “wanted.”

PO: Eu só quis ajudar.

EN: I just wanted to help.

Eu só quis mostrar um exemplo de felicidade.

I just wanted to show an example of happiness.

— Laurence Anyways (2012)

Eu só quis ser feliz.

I just wanted to be happy.

— O Espelho (1975)

Eu só quis animá-lo.

I just wanted to cheer him up.

— Os Caras Malvados (2022)

Eu só quis te proteger!

I just wanted to protect you!

— Dupla Perigosa (2026)

Eu só quis dar uma olhada.

I just wanted to take a look.

— Sol Secreto (2007)

Meu amigo estava triste, eu só quis animá-lo.

My friend was sad; I just wanted to cheer him up.

— Os Caras Malvados (2022)

Eu só quis ver como você estava.

I just wanted to see how you were doing.

— Bugonia (2025)