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Mastering the Verb "Querer" (to want) in Spanish
The verb "Querer" is central to expressing desires, intentions, and affection in Spanish. Its irregular conjugation and versatile use in everyday conversation make it an essential verb for Spanish language learners. This lesson will explore the conjugation of "Querer" in different tenses, its varied uses in expressing wants and wishes, and its unique role in conveying feelings.
Conjugation[edit | edit source]
"Querer" is known for its irregular conjugations, which are vital to understand for effective communication.
Present Tense - Presente de Indicativo[edit | edit source]
- yo quiero - I want/love
- tú quieres - you want/love (informal)
- él/ella/usted quiere - he/she/you (formal) want/love
- nosotros/nosotras queremos - we want/love
- vosotros/vosotras queréis - you all want/love (informal)
- ellos/ellas/ustedes quieren - they/you all (formal) want/love
Past Tense - Pretérito Perfecto Simple[edit | edit source]
- yo quise - I wanted/loved
- tú quisiste - you wanted/loved (informal)
- él/ella/usted quiso - he/she/you (formal) wanted/loved
- nosotros/nosotras quisimos - we wanted/loved
- vosotros/vosotras quisisteis - you all wanted/loved (informal)
- ellos/ellas/ustedes quisieron - they/you all (formal) wanted/loved
Future Tense - Futuro Simple[edit | edit source]
- yo querré - I will want/love
- tú querrás - you will want/love (informal)
- él/ella/usted querrá - he/she/you (formal) will want/love
- nosotros/nosotras querremos - we will want/love
- vosotros/vosotras querréis - you all will want/love (informal)
- ellos/ellas/ustedes querrán - they/you all (formal) will want/love
Subjunctive Mood[edit | edit source]
- yo quiera - I want/love (subjunctive)
- tú quieras - you want/love (subjunctive, informal)
- él/ella/usted quiera - he/she/you (formal) want/love (subjunctive)
- nosotros/nosotras queramos - we want/love (subjunctive)
- vosotros/vosotras queráis - you all want/love (subjunctive, informal)
- ellos/ellas/ustedes quieran - they/you all (formal) want/love (subjunctive)
Uses of the Verb "Querer"[edit | edit source]
"Querer" is used to express desires, intentions, and in romantic contexts, affection.
Expressing Desires and Wishes[edit | edit source]
- Quiero un helado - I want an ice cream
Showing Affection[edit | edit source]
- Te quiero - I love you (informal)
Intentions[edit | edit source]
- Queremos ayudarte - We want to help you
Examples of Use[edit | edit source]
Practical examples illustrate how "Querer" is used in everyday speech:
Making Requests[edit | edit source]
- ¿Quieres venir conmigo? - Do you want to come with me?
Expressing Feelings[edit | edit source]
- Ella quiere mucho a su familia - She loves her family a lot
Complete Quiz[edit | edit source]
Evaluate your understanding of "Querer" with this quiz.
- 1. Choose the correct form of "Querer" for: "Ellos _____ ir al cine."
- a) quieren
- b) quiere
- c) queremos
- 2. Translate to Spanish: "I wanted to see you."
- a) Quise verte
- b) Quiero verte
- c) Quería verte
- Answers
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- 1. a) quieren
- 2. c) Quería verte
Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
- Use of verb Tener
- Use of verb Haber
- Use of verb Ser
- Use of verb Ir
- Use of verb Decir
- Use of verb Poder
- Be Polite
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