Quisiesen (en. Would like)

/ki.si.ˈsen/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Desire or intention to do something in a hypothetical context.

If they wanted to come, there would be space in the house.

Si ellos quisiesen venir, habría espacio en la casa.

Expression of a desire that has not been realized.

They wanted to live in another country, but they couldn't.

Quisiesen vivir en otro país, pero no pudieron.

Used in conditional sentences to express an action that depends on another.

If they wanted to help, it would be faster.

Si quisiesen ayudar, sería más rápido.

It derives from the verb 'querer', in its impersonal form and with the suffix '-iesen' which indicates a subjunctive mood.

if they wanted

it expresses a condition that depends on the will of others.

si quisiesen

they wanted to know

it indicates the desire to receive information.

quisiesen saber

even if they wanted

it refers to something that has not yet been achieved despite the desire.

aunque quisiesen

want

To express a wish or an intention.

querer

yearn

To feel an intense desire for something.

anhelar

desire

Feeling of wanting something.

deseo

Desire to do something complicated.

If they wanted, they could organize the event, but it would be difficult.

Si quisiesen, podrían organizar el evento, pero sería difícil.

To talk about hypothetical actions.

When you say 'quisiesen', I already know it's a dream.

Cuando dices 'quisiesen', ya sé que es un sueño.