What is the Spanish word for "want"?

Learn how to say "want" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

want

Spanish

querer

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Alternative translations of "want"

desear
faltar
necesitar

Examples of how to use "want" in Spanish

English
Nobody wants to clean the room.
Spanish
Nadie quiere limpiar la habitación.
English
I want some water.
Spanish
Quiero un poco de agua.
English
She wanted a new bike.
Spanish
Ella quería una bicicleta nueva.
English
They are wanting more time.
Spanish
Ellos quieren más tiempo.
English
He has wanted to travel.
Spanish
Él ha querido viajar.

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