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    Quieres (en. Want)

    /ˈkjɛɾes/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To express the desire to obtain something.
    Do you want a coffee?
    ¿Quieres un café?
    To request or ask if someone wants to do something.
    Do you want to go to the movies tonight?
    ¿Quieres ir al cine esta noche?
    To manifest interest or preference for something.
    If you want, we can go for a walk.
    Si quieres, podemos salir a caminar.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'quaerere', which means 'to seek' or 'to desire.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Do you want to come?
    An invitation for someone to join an activity.
    ¿Quieres venir?
    What do you want?
    A question about someone's desires or preferences.
    ¿Qué quieres?
    Do you want to play?
    An invitation to play with another person.
    ¿Quieres jugar?

    Related Words

    to want
    To wish for something.
    querer
    desire
    A longing or wanting.
    deseo
    to prefer
    To choose one option over another.
    preferir

    Slang Meanings

    I want to show interest in something.
    What do you want? Tell me directly.
    ¿Qué quieres? Dímelo directo.
    It means having a clear intention.
    I don't know if you want, but I'm going.
    No sé si quieres, pero yo voy.