Using 'Quise' for General Past Wants

'Quise' talks about a want or an attempt that happened at a specific moment and ended. Use 'quería' to describe a feeling of wanting that was ongoing in the past, without a clear end.

A Completed Action vs. an Ongoing Feeling

Saying 'no quise' is much stronger than 'I didn't want to'. It often means 'I refused to do something'. For example, 'No quise ir' means 'I refused to go'.

'No Quise' = 'I Refused'

Extremely common. This is a key form for talking about past attempts.

Using 'quise' to talk about loving someone often frames that love as a completed part of your life story, like looking back on a relationship that has ended or summing up your feelings for someone who is gone.

Love as a Past Event

This meaning of 'querer' is very warm and personal. It's perfect for talking about the affection you felt for family, friends, partners, and beloved pets in the past.

Use with People and Pets

Very common when talking about past relationships with people or pets.

Learn the Spanish verb 'quise', the past tense of 'querer'. Understand the key differences between 'quise' (I tried, I loved) and 'quería' with examples, usage tips, and full conjugation charts.

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indicative

present

future

imperfect

conditional

preterite

imperative

negative

affirmative

subjunctive

present

imperfect

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