Quisiere (en. I would like)

/kiˈsjere/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
It expresses a wish or will.
If I wanted to, I could come to the party.
Si quisiere, podría venir a la fiesta.
Used to make a polite request.
I would like to ask you for a favor.
Quisiere pedirle un favor.
It is used in hypothetical or conditional contexts.
If he wanted to study more, he would get better grades.
Si él quisiere estudiar más, obtendría mejores notas.
Indicates a future or possible action that depends on a condition.
I would like you to accompany me to the cinema.
Quisiere que me acompañaras al cine.

Etymology

From the Latin verb 'quaerere', which means 'to ask' or 'to seek'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

I would like to know
Expression used to politely request information.
Quisiera saber
I would like to ask
Expression used to make a polite request.
Quisiera pedir
I would like you to accompany me
Expression that indicates the desire for someone to accompany you.
Quisiera que me acompañaras

Related Words

querer
To express a wish or need.
querer
desire
Feeling of wanting something.
deseo
to long for
To intensely desire something.
anhelar

Slang Meanings

Colloquial expression to show a strong desire.
I would like to have a new car, but I can't.
Quisiere tener un coche nuevo, pero no puedo.
Used in informal conversations to express interest.
I would like to go out tonight with friends.
Quisiere salir esta noche con los amigos.