⏱️ 2 min practice • 🔥 CEFR A1
querer
Irregular Level A1 ⭐ #6 Most CommonEnglish translation: to want / to love
Stem Pattern: e -> ie / quis- preterite / querr- future
💡 Key Usage Note: 'Te quiero' means 'I love you' in casual/romantic contexts; 'quiero café' means 'I want coffee'.
📘 Linguistic Rule: Stem-changing verb (e -> ie) with irregular quis- preterite stem.
🔊 Speed:
Present (Presente)
Wants, desires, or affection.
| Subject Pronoun | Conjugation | Audio |
|---|---|---|
| yo | quiero | |
| tú | quieres | |
| él / ella / usted | quiere | |
| nosotros / nosotras | queremos | |
| vosotros / vosotras | queréis | |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | quieren |
Example Sentences in Context
- Quiero aprender español. — I want to learn Spanish.
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🎴 Flashcard Practice Mode
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Present
yo
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Answer
quiero
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Quick Practice: Fill in the Blanks
Test your understanding of 'querer' across tenses
Question 1 (Present)
¿Tú ___ venir conmigo?