Want in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'want' is 'querer', pronounced keh-REHR (IPA: /keˈɾeɾ/). It is an A1-level verb.
Pronunciation: keh-REHR
| Spanish | querer |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | keh-REHR · /keˈɾeɾ/ |
| Part of speech | verb |
| Level | A1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'querer'
- Quiero un café, por favor.
I want a coffee, please. - ¿Quieres bailar conmigo?
Do you want to dance with me? - Ella quiso ayudar, pero no pudo.
She tried to help, but she couldn't. - Te quiero mucho.
I love you very much.
Common Phrases with 'querer'
- querer decir
to mean - te quiero
I love you - sin querer
by accident / unintentionally
How to Use 'querer'
Stem-changing e→ie (quiero, quieres) with an irregular preterite (quise), which shifts meaning: quise = I tried to, no quise = I refused to. Querer a + person means 'to love' (te quiero).
Related Vocabulary
Keep going: review present tense conjugation.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you say 'want' in Spanish?
'Want' in Spanish is 'querer', pronounced keh-REHR.
How do you spell 'querer'?
It is spelled q-u-e-r-e-r.
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