Quieren (en. They want)
ˈkjeɾen
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To express desire or intention to have something.
They want to go to the movies tonight.
Ellos quieren ir al cine esta noche.
To desire something from someone or to carry out some action.
The children want a dog for companionship.
Los niños quieren un perro para tener compañía.
To request or ask for something.
They want a raise.
Quieren un aumento de sueldo.
Etymology
From Latin 'quaerere', which means to seek or desire.
Common Phrases and Expressions
they want more
Indicates that someone desires something additional.
quieren más
they want to know
Expresses a desire to obtain information.
quieren saber
they want to play
Manifests the desire to participate in a game.
quieren jugar
they want to go out
Indicates intentions to leave a place.
quieren salir
Related Words
to want
To desire something or someone.
querer
desire
A feeling that drives one to want something.
deseo
longing
Intense desire to possess something.
anhelo
to try
To do everything possible to achieve something.
intentar
Slang Meanings
To desire something very intensely.
They want that new video game console like crazy.
Quieren como locos esa nueva consola de videojuegos.
To express that one wants to go out or do something fun.
They want to go to the party tonight.
Quieren salir a la fiesta esta noche.