quiero un burrito
/kjeɾo un burito/from spelling rules
In Spanish, "I want a burrito" is expressed as quiero un burrito.
This phrase is used to express a desire to eat or purchase a burrito. You can specify the type of burrito by adding the ingredient after the word for burrito, such as quiero un burrito de pollo for "I want a chicken burrito".
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of quiero (I want), un (a/an) and burrito (little burrito).
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
You can use Quisiera un burrito, por favor to sound more polite and less demanding when ordering in a restaurant. Another formal option is Me gustaría pedir un burrito, por favor, which translates to "I would like to order a burrito, please."
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, you might hear the phrase Me pido un burrito, por favor to mean "I'll have a burrito, please."
How does it change in a sentence?
Changing the verb from quiero to quieres changes the subject from "I" to an informal "you" (quieres un burrito means "you want a burrito").
Did you know?
- The word burrito is a diminutive form of burro, which means 'donkey'. Literally, the word translates to 'little donkey'.
- While the phrase is used for food, burro is also used in Spanish slang to describe someone who is stubborn or not very intelligent.
- While a burrito is a staple of Mexican-American cuisine, traditional Mexican food focuses more on tacos and burritos are often associated with the northern border regions.
Examples in context
- Quiero un burrito de carne.I want a beef burrito.
- Si tengo hambre, quiero un burrito.If I am hungry, I want a burrito.
- Quiero un burrito para llevar, por favor.I want a burrito to go, please.
Example conversation
María and Javier are deciding what to eat for lunch.
- MaríaTengo mucha hambre, quiero un burrito.I am very hungry, I want a burrito.
- JavierYo también quiero un burrito de pollo.I also want a chicken burrito.
- María¿Vamos al restaurante de la esquina?Shall we go to the restaurant on the corner?
- JavierSí, vamos ahora.Yes, let's go now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
