What does it mean word for word?
quiero is the first-person singular present indicative form of the verb querer, meaning "I want".
Which one should you use?
You can use more polite or complex variations depending on the context. For example, Desearía tener Robux and Me encantaría adquirir Robux translate to "I would like to have Robux" and "I would be delighted to acquire Robux" respectively.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, you might say Me gustaría tener Robux, por favor to mean "I would like to have Robux, please" or Quiero conseguir Robux for "I want to get Robux". In Latin America, one may say Me encantaría obtener Robux, ¿es factible? to mean "I would love to get Robux, is it feasible?"
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase quiero robux, the subject pronoun yo (I) is often omitted because the verb ending -o already indicates that the subject is "I".
How do you pronounce it?
/kjeɾo ɾobuɡs/
Did you know?
- In a romantic context, the verb querer transitions from 'to want' to 'to love', meaning if you say Te quiero instead of Quiero robux, you are professing love to someone rather than asking for currency.
- While the English 'r' is soft, Spanish-speaking players often pronounce robux with a trilled or tapped 'r' sound characteristic of the Spanish language.
- Because 'Robux' is a foreign brand name, it is treated as a masculine noun in Spanish, which is why you would say 'los Robux' rather than 'las Robux'.
Examples in context
- ¡Quiero 100 Robux para comprar artículos en el juego!I want 100 Robux to buy items in the game!
- Me gustaría tener Robux suficientes para mejorar mi experiencia en el juego.I would like to have enough Robux to enhance my gaming experience.
- Papá, quiero robux para mi cuenta.Dad, I want robux for my account.
- ¡Mira! Quiero robux para este juego.Look! I want robux for this game.
Example conversation
Javier and María are playing video games in the living room.
- JavierMaría, quiero robux para mi avatar.María, I want robux for my avatar.
- MaríaNo te los puedo dar, Javier.I can't give them to you, Javier.
- JavierPero quiero robux para un pase nuevo.But I want robux for a new pass.
- MaríaTienes que pedirle a tus padres.You have to ask your parents.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
