Queréis (en. You want)
[keˈɾe.is]
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To express desire or need for something.
Do you want to go to the cinema tonight?
¿Queréis ir al cine esta noche?
To manifest an intention or preference.
You want to study for the exam together.
Queréis estudiar para el examen juntos.
To have affection or fondness for someone.
You care a lot about your friends.
Queréis mucho a vuestros amigos.
Etymology
From Latin 'quaerere', which means 'to seek' or 'to ask'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
What do you want to do?
A question about the intentions or desires of a group.
¿Qué queréis hacer?
You want to try this.
A suggestion for the group to try something new.
Queréis probar esto.
You don't want to go.
An expression indicating that the group has no interest in going somewhere.
No queréis ir.
Related Words
to want
To have the will to possess or do something.
querer
desire
A feeling of wanting something.
deseo
appreciation
A feeling of affection or esteem towards someone.
aprecio
Slang Meanings
Indicates that there is no particular option.
You don’t want this, just take it.
No queréis esto, simplemente tomadlo.
Used in a context of friendly rejection.
You want to do it and then you will regret it.
Queréis hacerlo y luego os arrepentiréis.