Quería (en. Wanted to)

/keˈɾia/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Desire or intention for something in the past.

When I was a child, I wanted to be an astronaut.

Cuando era niño, quería ser astronauta.

Expression of a desire or need in the past.

She said she wanted to go to the movies.

Ella decía que quería ir al cine.

Feeling of affection or fondness for someone in the past.

He always loved his grandmother very much.

Siempre quería a su abuela mucho.

From Latin 'quaerere', which means 'to ask' or 'to demand'.

I meant to say

Expression used to clarify or explain something that has been said.

quería decir

I wanted it all

Indicates a complete or excessive desire.

lo quería todo

I wanted for myself

Expresses a desire for personal attainment.

quería para mí

to want

To have the desire to possess or experience something.

querer

desire

Longing to obtain something.

deseo

love

Deep feeling of affection towards someone or something.

amor

To want something intensely.

For a long time, I wanted to go out with her.

Desde hace tiempo que quería salir con ella.

Used to express frustration at not being able to obtain what is desired.

If only I could, I wanted to get out of here!

¡Si tan solo pudiera, quería salir de aquí!