No. 589 in Spanish
quiero
"Quiero" means "I want" or "I love" in English.
In a sentence
Quiero aprender a hablar español.
I want to learn to speak Spanish.
In this sentence, 'quiero' expresses a desire, indicating the speaker's intention to learn a new language.
¿Qué quieres para cenar esta noche?
What do you want for dinner tonight?
Here, 'quieres' is used to inquire about the preference of another person, showcasing its usage in a question.
Ella me dijo que quiere viajar por el mundo.
She told me that she wants to travel the world.
The word 'quiere' signifies the wish or aspiration of the third person, embedded in a reported speech.
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