querés
/keh-RESS/
you want
A child pointing at a toy illustrates the desire of 'querés' (you want).
querés(verb)
you want
?expressing desire or preference
you wish
?expressing a hope or request
📝 In Action
¿Qué querés comer hoy?
A1What do you want to eat today?
Si querés, podemos ir al parque más tarde.
A1If you want, we can go to the park later.
Hacé lo que vos querés.
A2Do what you want.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'Voseo' Effect
In countries like Argentina and Uruguay, people use 'vos' instead of 'tú.' This changes 'quieres' to 'querés' by dropping the 'i' and putting an accent on the end.
Stress the Ending
Unlike the standard 'QUIEres' where the stress is at the start, 'queRÉS' requires you to emphasize the final syllable.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Mixing pronouns
Mistake: "Tú querés"
Correction: Vos querés (or 'Tú quieres'). Use 'querés' specifically with the pronoun 'vos' to sound natural.
⭐ Usage Tips
Friendly Vibes
Using 'querés' sounds very warm and local in Buenos Aires. If you use it there, people will find your Spanish very charming and authentic!
A warm hug for a pet shows the affection of 'querés' (you love).
querés(verb)
you love
?affection for people or animals
you care for
?having feelings for someone
📝 In Action
Yo sé que me querés mucho.
A1I know that you love me a lot.
¿Querés a tu hermano?
A1Do you love your brother?
💡 Grammar Points
Love vs. Like
Spanish uses this word for 'love' when talking about people you care about. For objects or hobbies, use 'te gusta' instead.
⭐ Usage Tips
Level of Affection
This is lighter than 'amás' (you love deeply). It's perfect for friends and family members.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: querés
Question 1 of 2
If you are in Buenos Aires and want to ask a friend if they want a mate, what would you say?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'querés' a slang word?
Not exactly! While it is informal, it is the grammatically correct standard for hundreds of millions of people in the Rioplatense and Central American regions.
Can I use 'querés' with 'tú'?
Technically no. 'Querés' belongs with the pronoun 'vos.' If you use 'tú,' you should stick with 'quieres' to avoid sounding like you are mixing dialects.