Queriendo (en. Wanting)

keˈɾjendo

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Expression of a desire or intention.

I am wanting to go for a walk.

Estoy queriendo salir a pasear.

Indicates an action in progress related to wanting.

She is wanting to buy a house.

Ella está queriendo comprar una casa.

Reflects an emotional state of desiring something.

They are wanting to improve their relationship.

Están queriendo mejorar su relación.

From the verb 'querer', which comes from the Latin 'quaerere', meaning 'to seek' or 'to desire'.

wanting is power

When one desires something very strongly, it can be achieved.

queriendo es poder

wanting to do more

Wishing to participate or get involved in more activities.

queriendo hacer más

continuing wanting

Continuing with the desire to obtain something.

siguiendo queriendo

want

To have the intention or desire to do something.

querer

querencia

Feeling of attachment to a place or a person.

querencia

desire

Longing or aspiration for something.

deseo

To desire something intensely, often in a colloquial manner.

I was wanting to throw a surprise party.

Estaba queriendo hacer una fiesta sorpresa.

Expression of wanting a romantic relationship.

They are wanting to go out together.

Están queriendo salir juntos.