quiero ir a la tienda
/kjeɾo iɾ a la tjenda/from spelling rules
The English phrase "I want to go to the store" is translated into Spanish as quiero ir a la tienda.
This phrase is used to express a desire to visit a retail shop. The phrase quiero ir a la tienda is the standard way to express this desire in most Spanish-speaking contexts.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of quiero (I want), ir (to go), a (to), la (the) and tienda (store).
How does it change in a sentence?
The word quiero is the first-person singular present indicative form of the verb querer. In Spanish, when one verb follows another to express desire, the second verb remains in its infinitive form.
Did you know?
- The verb ir is so irregular that it borrows words from three different Latin roots. Its present forms come from 'īre' and 'vādere' while its past forms are derived from 'esse'.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, saying quiero ir can sound too blunt or demanding. People often use me gustaría ir or the conditional querría ir to sound more polite.
- Depending on the country, a tienda can be a massive supermarket or a tiny 'corner store' where the owner knows every customer by name.
Examples in context
- Disculpe, quiero ir a la tienda.Excuse me, I want to go to the store.
- Oye, quiero ir a la tienda.Hey, I want to go to the store.
- Por favor, me gustaría ir a la tienda.Please, I would like to go to the store.
- Quiero ir a la tienda ahora mismo.I want to go to the store right now.
- Si tengo tiempo, quiero ir a la tienda.If I have time, I want to go to the store.
- No puedo salir, pero quiero ir a la tienda.I can't go out, but I want to go to the store.
Example conversation
Lucía and Alejandro are talking in their living room about their afternoon.
- LucíaAlejandro, quiero ir a la tienda.Alejandro, I want to go to the store.
- Alejandro¿Necesitas comprar algo especial?Do you need to buy something special?
- LucíaSí, necesito comprar fruta fresca.Yes, I need to buy fresh fruit.
- AlejandroEstá bien, yo te acompaño.That's fine, I'll go with you.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries a, ir, la, tienda, CC BY-SA 4.0.
