Quiere (en. Wants)

/ˈkje.ɾe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To express desire or willingness to do something or to possess something.

She wants an ice cream.

Ella quiere un helado.

To have the intention of performing an action.

He wants to go out tonight.

Él quiere salir esta noche.

To demonstrate affection or love toward someone.

He always wants to help his friends.

Siempre quiere ayudar a sus amigos.

It comes from the Latin 'quærere', which means 'to seek' or 'to ask'.

means

Expresses the meaning of something.

quiere decir

wants to play

Shows interest in participating in a game.

quiere jugar

wants more

Indicates the desire to obtain a greater amount of something.

quiere más

to want

Express desire or affection.

querer

desire

Feeling of wanting something.

deseo

affection

Feeling of fondness for someone.

afecto

Wanted (in the context of nostalgia).

Sometimes, I just wanted to go back to those days.

A veces, sólo quería volver a esos días.

Love me (in a romantic context).

He always tells me: 'Love me a little more.'

Él siempre me dice: 'Quiereme un poco más'.