queremos
/keɾemos/from spelling rules
The English phrase "we want" is translated into Spanish as queremos.
The phrase expresses a desire or a need shared by a group of people that includes the speaker.
Which one should you use?
While queremos is the standard way to say "we want", if you are expressing a desire that you want someone else to perform an action, you must use queremos que followed by the subjunctive mood.
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb queremos already contains the subject "we", so the pronoun nosotros is often omitted unless you need to provide specific emphasis.
How do you pronounce it?
/keɾemos/
Did you know?
- The verb querer is used for both 'to want' and 'to love'. Depending on the context and the person being addressed, queremos can mean 'we want' or 'we love'.
- In Spanish, the word querido meaning 'dear' or 'beloved' comes from the same root as queremos. It literally describes someone who is 'wanted' or 'loved'.
- The verb querer can be used to describe a 'will' or 'desire' in a psychological sense. For example, saying someone quiere something can imply they have the determination or drive to achieve it.
Examples in context
- Queremos ver a Tom.We want to see Tom.This sentence is useful for expressing a desire to see a specific person using queremos.Tatoeba #2166433 by hayastan, translation #2011455 by CK
- Queremos ir a casa.We want to go home.This sentence is useful for expressing a desire to go home using queremos.Tatoeba #2557875 by hayastan, translation #2011453 by CK
- Queremos ver al rey.We want to see the king.This sentence is useful for expressing a desire to see a person of high rank using queremos.Tatoeba #2084673 by hayastan, translation #2011974 by CK
- Deseamos solicitar una reunión para discutir los próximos pasos del proyecto.We want to request a meeting to discuss the next steps of the project.
- Queremos ir al cine esta noche.We want to go to the movies tonight.
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Example conversation
Elena and Javier are deciding what to eat for dinner.
- ElenaQueremos comer pizza hoy.We want to eat pizza today.
- JavierSí, suena muy bien.Yes, that sounds very good.
- ElenaTambién queremos pedir refrescos.We also want to order sodas.
- JavierPerfecto, yo pido la comida.Perfect, I will order the food.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
