quiero más
/kjeɾo mas/from spelling rules
In Spanish, "I want more" is expressed as quiero más.
The phrase is used to express a desire for a greater amount of something.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the first-person singular present indicative of querer (I want) and the adverb más (more).
Which one should you use?
The phrase quiero menos is the direct antonym, used to express a desire for a smaller amount.
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb querer is conjugated in the form quiero, which is the first-person singular present indicative, expressing a current desire.
How do you pronounce it?
/kjeɾo mas/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, if you are eating at a friend's house and say quiero más, you might be politely declined several times before being given more. This is part of a cultural dance of hospitality where one must insist to show they are truly hungry.
- While quiero means 'I want', the verb querer also means 'to love' when referring to people, meaning quiero más could theoretically be interpreted as 'I love more' in specific poetic contexts.
- The word más is a linguistic relative of the English word 'master'. Both derive from the Latin magis, which means 'more' or 'greater'.
Examples in context
- Quiero más de eso.I want more of that.This sentence shows how to use quiero más with the word 'that'.Tatoeba #1305011 by marcelostockle, translation #1305012 by CK
- Quiero más.I want more.This is a simple way to use quiero más on its own.Tatoeba #1726097 by marcelostockle, translation #521096 by CK
- Quiero más dinero.I want more money.This sentence demonstrates using quiero más with the word 'dinero'.Tatoeba #2183993 by Shishir, translation #2175897 by Hybrid
- Quiero más jugo, por favor.I want more juice, please.
- 4 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Elena and Javier are having breakfast at a café.
- Elena¿Me sirves un poco más de jugo?Will you serve me a little more juice?
- JavierClaro, Elena. ¿Quieres más de este tipo?Sure, Elena. Do you want more of this kind?
- ElenaSí, quiero más jugo de naranja.Yes, I want more orange juice.
- JavierAquí tienes, Elena. Disfruta tu desayuno.Here you go, Elena. Enjoy your breakfast.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries más, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
