quieres esto
/kjeɾes esto/from spelling rules
The phrase quieres esto is how you say "you want this" in Spanish.
This phrase is used to ask a question to determine if someone desires a specific object. While esto refers to an unspecified or neutral object, you would use este if you were referring to a specific masculine noun, such as este libro.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form quieres esto uses the informal tú conjugation. In formal contexts, you must switch to the usted conjugation by using quiere esto instead of quieres esto.
How do you pronounce it?
/kjeɾes esto/
Did you know?
- While quieres esto asks about a desire, using the verb querer with a person can mean 'to love'. Depending on the region and context, saying te quiero can be a romantic declaration or a familial expression of affection.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, if you offer esto as a gift or a favor, it is common for the recipient to decline once or twice out of politeness before finally accepting.
- The word esto descends from the Latin istud, which was used to point to something near the person being spoken to.
Examples in context
- ¿Por qué quieres esto?Why do you want this?This example shows how to ask why someone wants the object using quieres esto.Tatoeba #4791895 by alegarvid, translation #3819765 by CK
- ¿Para qué quieres esto?What do you want this for?This example shows how to ask the purpose of wanting the object using quieres esto.Tatoeba #6593961 by UsuarioX, translation #3428429 by CK
- ¿Quieres esto?You want this?This example shows the basic way to ask if someone wants the object using quieres esto.Tatoeba #2707062 by cueyayotl, translation #2011289 by CK
- ¿Quieres esta camiseta?Do you want this T-shirt?
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Alejandro is showing a necklace to Sofía in a jewelry store.
- Alejandro¿Quieres esto, Sofía?Do you want this, Sofía?
- SofíaSí, es muy bonito.Yes, it is very beautiful.
- AlejandroMe alegra que te guste.I'm glad you like it.
- SofíaGracias por el detalle.Thank you for the gesture.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries esto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
