Quiero que seas mi novia
/kjeɾo ke seas mi nobja/from spelling rules
The English phrase "I want you to be my girlfriend" is translated into Spanish as Quiero que seas mi novia.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "I want that you be my girlfriend" because Spanish uses the conjunction que to link the desire to the subject of the subordinate clause.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, one might say Me gustaría que fueras mi novia instead of fueses.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase uses the subjunctive mood seas because it expresses a wish or desire directed at another person.
Did you know?
- In some Latin American countries, calling someone your novia is a serious commitment. Before reaching this stage, people often use the term algo to describe a relationship that is 'something' but not yet official.
- The word novia shares an ancestor with the Portuguese word noiva. They both stem from the Latin 'nova', meaning 'new'.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, the word novia is used for both a girlfriend and a fiancée. Context is the only way to tell if the couple is casually dating or engaged to be married.
Examples in context
- Quiero que seas mi novia.I want you to be my girlfriend.
- Estoy enamorado de ti y me gustaría que fuéramos novios.I am in love with you, and I would like us to be boyfriend and girlfriend.
- Te amo y quiero que seas mi novia.I love you and I want you to be my girlfriend.
- ¿Sabes que quiero que seas mi novia?Do you know that I want you to be my girlfriend?
Example conversation
Mateo is talking to Sofía in a park.
- SofíaSofía, me gustas mucho.Sofía, I like you a lot.
- MateoTú también me gustas, Mateo.I like you too, Mateo.
- SofíaEntonces, quiero que seas mi novia.Then, I want you to be my girlfriend.
- MateoSí, me encantaría.Yes, I would love to.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mi, novia, que, CC BY-SA 4.0.
