🇪🇸 How to say

“to want” in Spanish

querer
Illustration of "to want" in a Spanish cultural setting
A child points excitedly at a colorful toy in a store window, eyes wide with longing. Their parent smiles warmly, unders…

Usage note

Querer can mean both 'to want' and 'to love,' depending on context—use it for desires like wanting food or for affection toward people. In Spain, it's common to say 'te quiero' for 'I love you' in relationships.

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