¿Quieres más?
The English phrase "do you want more" is translated into Spanish as ¿Quieres más?
What does it mean word for word?
The word más translates to "more" and is used in the same way as in English to indicate an additional quantity.
How does it change in a sentence?
When speaking to someone you address as "usted" to be polite or formal, use the form ¿Quiere más? If you are asking a group of two or more people if they want more, use the plural form ¿Quieren más?
When do people say it?
If you do want more, a common and polite way to respond is Sí, por favor. If you do not want more, a common and polite response is No, gracias.
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, refusing más the first time you are offered is a sign of politeness, and you are expected to accept on the second or third offer.
- The word más shares a common ancestor with the English word 'master', which comes from the Latin 'magister'.
- Using ¿Quiere más? with the formal usted is not just for strangers, but is often used by children to show respect to their parents or grandparents.
Examples in context
- ¿Quieres más?Do you want more?Tatoeba #2319977 by marcelostockle, translation #2280278 by CK
- ¿Desea usted más información sobre el proyecto?Do you want more information about the project?
- ¿Quieres más comida?Do you want more food?
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries más, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
