me quieres
/me kjeɾes/from spelling rules
The English phrase "you want me" is translated into Spanish as me quieres.
Which one should you use?
Use me quiere instead of me quieres when addressing someone using the formal 'usted' instead of the informal 'tú'. To turn the statement into a question like "Do you want me?", you can use ¿Me quieres? by changing the intonation or adding question marks. The word order remains the same.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase me quieres, the object pronoun me precedes the conjugated verb quieres.
How do you pronounce it?
/me kjeɾes/
Did you know?
- The phrase me quieres can be used sarcastically to mean 'you are trying to trick me' or 'you want something from me'. This happens when the speaker suspects the other person's kindness is a facade for a hidden motive.
- The verb querer carries a double meaning that can be confusing for learners. While it can mean 'to want' an object, when applied to people it almost always means 'to love'.
- If you are asking for romantic desire rather than affection, a Spanish speaker would likely replace me quieres with me deseas. Using quieres in a romantic context can sometimes feel too platonic or childlike depending on the region.
Examples in context
- ¿Tú me quieres acompañar al concierto?Do you want to accompany me to the concert?
- Dime si me quieres.Tell me if you want me.
Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are talking about their relationship.
- DanielLucía, ¿tú me quieres?Lucía, do you love me?
- LucíaSí, claro que me quieres.Yes, of course I love you.
- DanielMe hace muy feliz saberlo.It makes me very happy to know that.
- LucíaYo también te quiero mucho.I love you very much too.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
