querrías
ke-RREE-ahs
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
¿Qué querrías pedir para cenar esta noche?
A2What would you like to order for dinner tonight?
Si pudieras viajar ahora mismo, ¿a dónde querrías ir?
B1If you could travel right now, where would you want to go?
Sé que querrías la verdad, aunque sea difícil de escuchar.
B2I know you would want the truth, even if it's hard to hear.
💡 Grammar Points
The Conditional Tense
'Querrías' is in the Conditional tense, which is used to talk about things that would happen if certain conditions were met, or to make polite requests.
Irregularity in the Stem
Even though the infinitive is 'querer', the Conditional tense uses the irregular root 'querr-' plus the regular endings (-ías). This is a pattern shared with other verbs like 'poder' (podrías) and 'saber' (sabrías).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using the Present Tense for Politeness
Mistake: "¿Qué quieres beber?"
Correction: ¿Qué querrías beber? (or ¿Qué quisiera beber? using 'usted'). Using 'querrías' is softer, like saying 'would you like' instead of 'what do you want?'
⭐ Usage Tips
The Politeness Factor
If you are asking someone for something or inviting them, always use 'querrías' or 'quisieras' (the Subjunctive Conditional) to sound more respectful and less demanding.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: querrías
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'querrías' correctly to make a polite request?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'querer' suddenly change to 'querr-' in this tense?
Verbs that are irregular in the Future tense are also irregular in the Conditional tense. 'Querer' is one of these verbs! The root changes from 'quer-' to 'querr-' before adding the Conditional endings. This stem change helps make the words easier to pronounce quickly.
Can I use 'querrías' to talk about love?
Yes, but usually in a hypothetical way. For example: 'Si yo fuera rico, ¿querrías casarte conmigo?' (If I were rich, would you want/love to marry me?). It is less common than using it for desires or requests.