Quiero Chipotle
/kjeɾo t͡ʃipotle/from spelling rules
The English phrase "I want chipotle" is translated into Spanish as Quiero Chipotle.
What does it mean word for word?
Quiero is the first-person singular present indicative form of the verb querer, meaning "I want".
How does it change in a sentence?
If you want to be more polite and less demanding, you can use Quisiera Chipotle (I would like Chipotle) instead of the present indicative Quiero.
How do you pronounce it?
/kjeɾo tʃipotle/
Did you know?
- In some Latin American dialects, instead of saying Quiero, people might use Me das, which translates to 'Give me', but it is considered a perfectly standard and friendly way to order.
- The word chipotle is a loanword from Nahuatl, the language of the Aztecs, which still heavily influences modern Mexican Spanish vocabulary.
- While 'Chipotle' is a specific American restaurant chain, in many Spanish-speaking regions, saying Quiero chipotle will lead a person to ask if you want the smoked chili powder rather than a burrito.
Examples in context
- Me gustaría comer en Chipotle, por favor.I would like to eat at Chipotle, please.
- Quiero ir a Chipotle, ¿vienes?I want to go to Chipotle, are you coming?
- ¡Me muero por Chipotle, vamos!I'm dying for Chipotle, let's go!
- Quiero Chipotle para la cena.I want Chipotle for dinner.
- No tengo hambre, pero quiero Chipotle.I am not hungry, but I want Chipotle.
Example conversation
A couple is deciding what to eat for lunch.
- JavierElena, ¿qué quieres comer hoy?Elena, what do you want to eat today?
- ElenaNo sé, ¿tienes alguna idea?I don't know, do you have any ideas?
- JavierQuiero Chipotle, ¿te parece bien?I want Chipotle, does that sound good to you?
- Elena¡Sí, me encanta la idea!Yes, I love the idea!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
