Queria (en. Wanted to)

/keˈɾia/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Indicates a desire or longing in the past.

I wanted to go to the movies, but I couldn't.

Yo quería ir al cine, pero no pude.

Expresses a previous intention or preference.

She wanted to study medicine since she was little.

Ella quería estudiar medicina desde pequeña.

Used to express a feeling of affection or fondness.

I have always loved my grandmother.

Siempre quise a mi abuela.

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

What I meant to say

Phrase used to clarify a previous intention or meaning.

Lo que quería decir

What I always wanted

Expression that refers to a persistent desire over time.

Lo que siempre quise

If I wanted

Conditional phrase used to pose a possibility.

Si quisiera

want

To feel desire or inclination towards something or someone.

querer

longing

Tenderness and affection towards a place or person.

querencia

dear

Adjective that describes someone who is loved or cherished.

querido

Wanted as a colloquial way to express desire.

I wanted to eat tacos last night.

Quería comer tacos anoche.

Affectionate use of wanted to refer to a loved one.

Miracles, my dear, how are you?

Milagros, mi querida, ¿cómo estás?