querría
“querría” means “I would like” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
I would like, he/she would like
Also: I was wanting (mild past possibility)
📝 In Action
Yo querría hablar con el gerente, por favor.
A2I would like to speak with the manager, please.
¿Usted querría un vaso de agua o prefiere té?
A2Would you like a glass of water, or do you prefer tea?
Mi hermana querría ir a la universidad este otoño.
B1My sister would like to go to university this autumn.
would want
📝 In Action
Si tuviéramos más dinero, querría comprar una casa en la playa.
B2If we had more money, I would want to buy a house on the beach.
Él querría viajar por el mundo, pero su trabajo no se lo permite.
B2He would want to travel the world, but his job doesn't allow him.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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Words that translate to "querría" in Spanish:
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Quick Quiz: querría
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'querría' for a polite request?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin verb *quaerere* meaning 'to seek, look for, or ask for.' Over time, in Spanish, the meaning evolved into the sense of 'to desire' or 'to want,' and it developed a highly irregular conjugation.
First recorded: Pre-10th century (as *querer* form)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is 'querría' spelled with 'rr'?
This happens because 'querer' is an irregular verb. To form the conditional (would/could), the 'e' is dropped, and an 'r' is added to the stem (querer → querr-). This 'rr' helps Spanish speakers pronounce the word quickly and smoothly.
Can I use 'quería' instead of 'querría'?
No, they have different meanings! 'Quería' (imperfect tense) means 'I wanted' (in the past). 'Querría' (conditional tense) means 'I would want/I would like' (now, politely, or hypothetically). Always use 'querría' for polite requests.