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Quero
Quero is the first person singular of querer. It takes an infinitive with no preposition, quero ir, or a noun, quero um café. Portuguese does not soften wants with extra words, so quero plus por favor is completely normal in a café or a shop.
Examples in context
Quero um café, por favor.
I want a coffee, please.
Não quero ir de autocarro.
I do not want to go by bus.
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