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    Quisieron (en. They wanted)

    kiˈsjɛɾon

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To express a desire or intention in the past.
    They wanted to go to the movies.
    Ellos quisieron ir al cine.
    To have the will to do something in the past.
    They wanted to help those in need.
    Quisieron ayudar a los necesitados.
    To demand that something happen in the past.
    They wanted the meeting to be earlier.
    Quisieron que la reunión fuera antes.
    To feel affection or love for someone in the past.
    When they were young, they loved their grandparents a lot.
    Cuando eran jóvenes, quisieron mucho a sus abuelos.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    they wanted to say
    To express the intention or content behind a statement.
    quisieron decir
    they wanted more
    Reflects that they desired something better or bigger.
    quisieron más
    they wanted to play
    Indicates the intention to participate in a game or recreational activity.
    quisieron jugar

    Related Words

    querer
    To feel the desire to possess or do something.
    querer
    desire
    Feeling that drives one to want something.
    deseo
    intention
    Purpose or desire to do something.
    intención

    Slang Meanings

    Quality of wanting something.
    When they wanted to go out, it was already late.
    Cuando quisieron salir, ya era tarde.
    Wanting to stand out or do something impactful.
    They wanted to shine in the competition.
    Ellos quisieron brillar en la competencia.