querés
“querés” means “you want” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
you want
Also: you wish
📝 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.
you love
Also: you care for
📝 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?
🔄 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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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'quaerere,' which meant to seek, look for, or ask. Over time, the meaning shifted from 'seeking' something to 'wanting' it.
First recorded: 12th century
Cognates (Related words)
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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.