Quiero escribir
/kjeɾo eskɾibiɾ/from spelling rules
The English phrase "I want to write" is translated into Spanish as Quiero escribir.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase Quiero escribir, the verb querer (to want) is conjugated in the first person singular present tense as quiero and is followed directly by the infinitive escribir without a preposition. To make a desire or request sound more polite and less demanding, you can use the imperfect subjunctive quisiera instead of the present indicative, resulting in Quisiera escribir. Additionally, when writing to someone, you can attach an indirect object pronoun such as le to the end of the infinitive to indicate the recipient, as in Quiero escribirle.
How do you pronounce it?
/kjeɾo eskɾibiɾ/
Did you know?
- If you want to say you want to write 'down' something, like a note, Spanish speakers often use apuntar instead of escribir.
- While escribir means 'to write', the word escritorio refers to a desk. This creates a direct linguistic link between the act of writing and the piece of furniture used for it.
- In Spanish, the verb escribir is often used in the phrase escribir a máquina, which specifically means to type on a typewriter or computer.
Examples in context
- Quiero escribir una carta.I want to write a letter.This example is useful for seeing how to use Quiero escribir to express wanting to write a letter.Tatoeba #12886484 by ecorralest101, translation #5193577 by CK
- Quiero escribir muchas frases.I want to write a lot of sentences.This example is useful for seeing how to use Quiero escribir to express wanting to write many sentences.Tatoeba #1614220 by marcelostockle, translation #4546659 by mailohilohi
- Quiero escribirle una carta de amor en francés a mi novia.I want to write my girlfriend a love letter in French.This example is useful for seeing how to use Quiero escribir when writing a specific type of letter to a recipient.Tatoeba #2484596 by Shishir, translation #2451119 by CK
- En mi tiempo libre, me gustaría escribir para expresar mis pensamientos y emociones.In my free time, I would like to write to express my thoughts and emotions.
- Como periodista, desearía escribir sobre temas de actualidad y reportar historias relevantes.As a journalist, I would wish to write about current affairs and report relevant stories.
- Quiero escribir un libro que inspire a las personas a perseguir sus sueños.I want to write a book that inspires people to pursue their dreams.
- Me gustaría escribir un blog sobre mis viajes para compartir mis experiencias con mis amigos.I would like to write a blog about my travels to share my experiences with my friends.
- Quisiera escribir un cuento para mis hijos antes de que se vayan a dormir.I would like to write a story for my children before they go to bed.
- Quiero escribir una canción que transmita alegría y esperanza.I want to write a song that conveys joy and hope.
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Example conversation
Alejandro and María are sitting in a cafe with notebooks.
- AlejandroQuiero escribir una historia nueva.I want to write a new story.
- MaríaEs una idea excelente, Alejandro.It is an excellent idea, Alejandro.
- AlejandroPero no sé por dónde empezar.But I don't know where to start.
- MaríaYo te puedo ayudar, si quieres.I can help you, if you want.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
