No. 628 in Spanish
quería
"Quería" means "I wanted," "he/she wanted," or "you (formal) wanted" in English.
In a sentence
Quería un helado, pero no tenía dinero.
I wanted an ice cream, but I didn’t have money.
Used to express a past desire or wish.
Cuando era niño, quería ser astronauta.
When I was a child, I wanted to be an astronaut.
Used to describe a desire or aspiration in the past.
Quería saber si podía ayudarme con este problema.
I wanted to know if you could help me with this problem.
Used to convey a polite or considerate inquiry in the past.
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