Quisieran (en. Would like)

/ki'sjeɾan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To express a wish or request formally.

They would like to travel to Spain this summer.

Ellos quisieran viajar a España este verano.

To indicate a need or preference conditionally.

If they could, they would like to live near the sea.

Si pudieran, quisieran vivir cerca del mar.

To request something politely.

They would like their request to be reviewed.

Quisieran que se revisara su petición.

It derives from the verb 'querer', which comes from the Latin 'quaerere', meaning to seek or desire.

they would like to know

It expresses an interest or desire to obtain information.

quisieran saber

they would like to go

It indicates a desire to participate in an event or place.

quisieran ir

they would like to do

It suggests an interest in performing an action or activity.

quisieran hacer

want

To feel a desire or intention to do something.

querer

desire

A feeling of wanting something.

deseo

prefer

To lean towards one option over another.

preferir

Strong desire or need expressed informally.

If they had wanted something, they would have asked for it immediately.

Si quisieran algo, lo hubieran pedido al instante.

Casual usage to express that something is preferable.

They would like more time to finish the project.

Quisieran más tiempo para terminar el proyecto.