Quisieren (en. Would like)

/kisjeˈɾan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To express a wish or intention in the past.

If they wanted to, they could come to the party.

Si ellos quisieran, podrían venir a la fiesta.

To indicate the possibility of wanting in a hypothetical context.

I would like them to want to help me with my project.

Me gustaría que quisieran ayudarme con mi proyecto.

To express a request in a polite or hypothetical tone.

If they wanted to, they could pay attention to my proposal.

Si quisieran, podrían prestar atención a mi propuesta.

From the verb 'querer', from the Latin 'quaerere'.

If they wanted to help

Expression indicating a desire for someone to cooperate.

Si quisieran ayudar

They would like to come to the meeting

Indicates a hypothetical situation regarding someone's attendance at an event.

Quisieran venir a la reunión

If they wanted to change their mind

Suggests there is a possibility they might change their opinion.

Si quisieran cambiar de idea

querer

To desire or have the intention of something.

querer

deseo

The happiness of wanting or longing for something.

deseo

intención

The purpose or goal one wants to achieve.

intención

I would really like

If they really wanted to, they would be here more often.

Si quisieran mucho, estarían aquí más a menudo.

They wanted to do something

We wanted to organize the party on Saturday.

Nosotros quisieron organizar la fiesta el sábado.