How to Say "we wanted" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “we wanted” is “queríamos” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Cuando éramos jóvenes, queríamos viajar por todo el mundo.
When we were young, we wanted to travel all over the world.
Siempre le decíamos que la queríamos mucho.
We always told him that we loved him very much.
No sabíamos qué hacer porque queríamos ayudar a todos.
We didn't know what to do because we wanted to help everyone.
The 'We' Past Tense
This form, 'queríamos,' is the 'we' form of querer in the past tense used for ongoing situations. It describes desires or feelings that lasted for a period of time.
Imperfect vs. Preterite
Use 'queríamos' (imperfect) for general desires or states of love in the past. Use 'quisimos' (preterite) for a specific attempt or success at wanting something at a single point in time.
Confusing querer's meaning in the past
Mistake: “Usando 'quisimos' cuando se refiere a un deseo continuo.”
Correction: When talking about a desire that didn't stop or start suddenly, stick to 'queríamos' (e.g., 'we wanted a big house'). 'Quisimos' often means 'we tried' or 'we attempted to get it'.
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