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    Quieren (en. 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.