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    Quisiese (en. Wanted)

    /ki'sjese/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Expresses a desire or a hypothetical action in the past.
    If I wanted to see him, I would have called him.
    Si quisiese verlo, lo habría llamado.
    Used to express an action that could have occurred under certain conditions.
    Although he didn't want to, he would have helped me if he wanted.
    Aunque no quiso, me habría ayudado si quisiese.
    Indicates an unfulfilled desire.
    I wish he would want to come to the party.
    Ojalá quisiese venir a la fiesta.
    Expresses courtesy or doubt.
    The teacher asked that he wanted a report on the homework.
    El profesor pidió que quisiese un informe sobre la tarea.
    Used in conditional constructions.
    If he wanted to study more, he would get better grades.
    Si quisiese estudiar más, obtendría mejores notas.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'querer', of Latin origin 'quaerere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    if I wanted
    If I wanted, it expresses a condition.
    si quisiese
    I wouldn't want
    Indicates lack of desire or willingness.
    no quisiera
    I would like to know
    Expression that indicates an interest in knowing something.
    quisiese saber

    Related Words

    want
    To wish or long for something.
    querer
    wanted
    Past tense of 'want'.
    quiso
    I would like
    Most common way to express a desire in subjunctive.
    quisiera

    Slang Meanings

    Deep or urgent desire.
    If he wanted, he would give it to me without thinking.
    Si quisiese, me lo daría sin pensarlo.
    Colloquial use to express doubt.
    I don't know if he really wanted to do it.
    No sé si realmente quisiese hacerlo.