How to Say "i want" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “i want” is “quiero” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
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Expressing a desire for something
Examples
Quiero un café con leche, por favor.
I want a coffee with milk, please.
Quiero aprender a tocar la guitarra.
I want to learn to play the guitar.
¿No quieres venir al cine con nosotros?
Don't you want to come to the movies with us?
Wanting to DO Something
To say you want to do an action, just follow 'quiero' with the second verb in its original form (like 'comer', 'hablar', 'vivir'). Example: 'Quiero viajar a México'.
Being Too Direct
Mistake: “In a restaurant: 'Quiero un agua.'”
Correction: This is okay, but can sound a bit blunt. For extra politeness, try using 'Quisiera' (I would like). 'Quisiera un agua, por favor.' It sounds softer.
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