Quisiera (en. I'd like)

/ki.siˈe.ɾa/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

Form of the verb 'querer' in the first person singular of the subjunctive mood.

I would like to be able to travel the world.

Quisiera poder viajar por el mundo.

It is used to express a request politely.

I would like to make a reservation for two people.

Quisiera hacer una reserva para dos personas.

It indicates a wish or hope regarding something future.

I would like tomorrow's weather to be sunny.

Quisiera que mañana el clima esté soleado.

From the verb 'querer' in the subjunctive, which originates from the Latin 'quaerere'.

I would like to ask

It expresses the desire to request something.

quisiera pedir

I would like to know

It indicates the longing to know information.

quisiera saber

I would like that

It expresses a wish about a future situation.

quisiera que

I want

First person singular of the present indicative of 'querer'.

quiero

I would have liked

Form of the verb 'querer' in the first person singular of the subjunctive mood in the past.

quisiese

wish

Feeling of wanting something.

deseo

Used to express a desire in an informal way.

I would like a pizza, but without shame.

Quisiera una pizza, pero sin vergüenza.

A way to soften a request in a relaxed context.

I would like you to pass me the remote control, if it’s not too much trouble.

Quisiera que me pase el control remoto, si no es mucha molestia.