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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

"Querer" is known for its irregular conjugations, which are vital to understand for effective communication.

Past Tense - Pretérito Perfecto Simple

• 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

• 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

• 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"

"Querer" is used to express desires, intentions, and in romantic contexts, affection.

Expressing Desires and Wishes

• Quiero un helado - I want an ice cream

Showing Affection

• Te quiero - I love you (informal)

Intentions

• Queremos ayudarte - We want to help you

Examples of Use

Practical examples illustrate how "Querer" is used in everyday speech:

Making Requests

• ¿Quieres venir conmigo? - Do you want to come with me?

Expressing Feelings

• Ella quiere mucho a su familia - She loves her family a lot

Complete Quiz

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

1. a) quieren

2. c) Quería verte

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