porque quiero
/poɾke kjeɾo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "because I want to" is translated into Spanish as porque quiero.
This phrase is used to explain that the only reason for an action is a personal desire.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of porque (because) and quiero (I want).
How does it change in a sentence?
Unlike English, Spanish does not require a dummy verb like "to" or "do" at the end of the phrase. porque quiero is sufficient to imply "because I want to [do it]". To change the subject to "you" (informal), change the verb ending to porque quieres. To change the subject to "he", "she" or "you" (formal), use the form porque quiere.
How do you pronounce it?
/poɾke kjeɾo/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, the phrase porque quiero can sound defiant or childish if said with a certain tone, similar to the English phrase 'because I said so'.
- The verb querer in porque quiero can mean both 'to want' and 'to love' depending on the context and the object of the sentence.
- While porque quiero expresses desire, Spanish speakers often use the related phrase porque sí to mean 'just because' when they do not wish to give any reason at all.
Examples in context
- Lo hago porque quiero.I do it because I want to.This sentence demonstrates how to use porque quiero to explain why an action is taken.Tatoeba #901960 by Shishir, translation #388616 by kurisutofu
- Estoy aquí porque quiero.I'm here because I want to be.This sentence shows the use of porque quiero to indicate a person's presence is based on desire.Tatoeba #2156017 by Shishir, translation #1890998 by CK
- Yo me ejercito porque quiero seguir saludable.I exercise because I want to stay healthy.This sentence illustrates using porque quiero when expressing a desire to maintain a specific state.Tatoeba #1365393 by marcelostockle, translation #257220 by saeb
- Me gustaría obtener este trabajo porque quiero aprender y crecer en mi carrera.I would like to get this job because I want to learn and grow in my career.
- Me gustaría ser voluntario en este proyecto porque así lo deseo y es una causa en la que creo firmemente.I would like to volunteer for this project because that is my desire and it is a cause I firmly believe in.
- Quiero salir esta noche porque quiero divertirme con mis amigos.I want to go out tonight because I want to have fun with my friends.
- Vamos a nadar en el mar porque me apetece refrescarme y disfrutar del sol.Let's swim in the sea because I feel like refreshing myself and enjoying the sun.
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Example conversation
Mateo asks María why she is taking a dance class.
- MaríaTomo clases de baile.I am taking dance classes.
- Mateo¿Lo haces por obligación?Are you doing it out of obligation?
- MaríaNo, lo hago porque quiero.No, I do it because I want to.
- MateoEntiendo, María.I understand, María.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
