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    Querían (en. They wanted)

    /keˈɾjan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To express the desire to have something or to perform an action.
    They wanted to go to the beach.
    Ellos querían ir a la playa.
    To manifest an interest or preference for someone or something.
    The children wanted to play with their friends.
    Los niños querían jugar con sus amigos.
    To feel affection or love for someone.
    They always loved their grandmother.
    Siempre quisieron a su abuela.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'quaerere', which means to seek or desire.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    they wanted that
    Expresses the desire that someone had about a result or action.
    querían que
    they wanted to say
    Used to clarify someone's intention or message.
    ellos querían decir
    what they wanted
    Reference to the desires or intentions that people had.
    lo que querían

    Related Words

    want
    To wish or be willing to do something.
    querer
    desire
    The feeling of wanting something.
    deseo
    prefer
    To choose or have a preference for something.
    preferir

    Slang Meanings

    I meant to say it’s obvious.
    When he said he wouldn't come, he meant he would come.
    Cuando dijo que no vendría, quería decir que sí vendría.
    A very strong desire.
    They were so eager that they wanted to do it right away.
    Tenía tantas ganas que querían hacerlo ya.