quisiera

I would like

k i ˈs j e ɾ a → querer
quis want + iera yo/he/she imperfect subjunctive
verb · singular · imperfect subjunctive Very common #768
I would like Often used as a polite way to ask for something; it’s also the imperfect subjunctive form of “querer.”
SP: Quisiera un café, por favor.
EN: I would like a coffee, please.
Conjugation of querer
Subjunctive imperfect
SingularPlural
First quería queríamos
Second querías queríais
Third quería querían
quisiera

Quisiera una ensalada.

I would like a salad.

Ninguna mujer me ha dejado, a no ser que yo quisiera.

No woman has ever left me unless I wanted her to.

— El médico de Budapest (2020)

El Padre Pirrone quisiera verle en seguida.

Father Pirrone would like to see you right away.

— El gatopardo (1963)

Quisiera mostrarles la foto de mi hijo que llevo en la cartera.

I would like to show you the photo of my son that I carry in my wallet.

— Doña Clara (2016)

Quisiera agradecerte por todo tu duro trabajo.

I’d like to thank you for all your hard work.

Hoy es el cumpleaños de un niño, quisiera hacerle un regalo.

Today is a boy's birthday; I would like to give him a gift.

— Cuando pasan las cigüeñas (1957)

Quisiera dejar un mensaje para Tom.

I’d like to leave a message for Tom.

Quisiera una respuesta, Sr. Juez.

I would like an answer, Your Honor.

— Algunos hombres buenos (1992)

Quisiera oír tu opinión.

I’d like to hear your opinion.

Quisiera algún objeto antiguo de esta casa.

I would like some antique object from this house.

— El orfanato (2007)

Quisiera hablarle de venir al show para promocionar su historieta.

I’d like to talk to you about coming on the show to promote your comic.

— American Splendor (2003)

Quisiera diez galletas.

I would like ten cookies.

Quisiera unos zapatos.

I would like some shoes.

Quisiera pedir disculpas en nombre de mi hijo.

I would like to apologize on behalf of my son.

Quisiera asegurar mi equipaje.

I would like to insure my luggage.

Me encantaría hacer lo que quisiera todo el día.

I would love to do whatever I wanted all day.

Cariño, quisiera estar en casa contigo, pero estoy trabajando.

Honey, I wish I could be home with you, but I'm working.

— Tropa de élite (2007)

Quisiera dos helados de vainilla.

I’d like two vanilla ice creams.

Con ese cuerpo, podría tener al hombre que quisiera.

With that body, I could have any man I wanted.

Quisiera pero, no puedo.

I would like to, but I can't.

— El tambor de hojalata (1979)

Quisiera cambiar de pieza.

I would like to change rooms.

Quisiera hacer una pregunta.

I would like to ask a question.

Quisiera recordar más sobre él.

I would like to remember more about him.

Si quisiera echarlo por tierra, lo hubiera hecho.

If I wanted to tear it down, I would have done so.

— Hermano (1997)

No quisiera herir a los chicos.

I wouldn't want to hurt the kids.

— Mujeres al borde de un ataque de nervios (1988)

Quisiera enviar a los niños de tu comunidad a la escuela.

I would like to send the children in your community to school.

— स्वदेस (2004)

Quisiera poder hacer todo lo que quería hacer.

I wish I could do everything I wanted to do.

Quisiera cepillarme los dientes.

I would like to brush my teeth.

Quisiera trabajar en la cafetería.

I would like to work at the café.

Ver un amanecer cuando quisiera, aunque supiera que no era real.

To see a sunrise whenever I wanted, even though I knew it wasn't real.

— Buena suerte, pásalo bien, no mueras (2026)

Dudo que Tom quisiera hacer daño con ello.

I doubt Tom meant to do any harm with that.

Quisiera rentar un auto.

I would like to rent a car.

Si quisiera, podría, pero no quiero.

If I wanted to, I could, but I don't want to.

Oh, Dios, no quisiera hablar de las Santas Cruzadas.

Oh God, I wouldn't want to talk about the Holy Crusades.

— Divorcio a la italiana (1961)

Quisiera estar ahí a tiempo.

I wish I could be there on time.

Ese perro me mira como si quisiera comerme.

That dog is looking at me like it wants to eat me.

Quisiera ver te mañana.

I’d like to see you tomorrow.

Dejamos que el día nos llevara donde quisiera.

We let the day take us wherever it wanted.

Quisiera preguntarle algo.

I would like to ask you something.

— El conformista (1971)

Solo quisiera encontrar a Tom y hablar con él.

I just want to find Tom and talk to him.

Quisiera comprar algo de queso.

I would like to buy some cheese.

Quisiera un helado de chocolate.

I would like a chocolate ice cream.

Entonces, quisiera brindar por sus manos.

So, I'd like to raise a glass to your hands.

— Moscú no cree en las lágrimas (1980)

Quisiera hacerlo ahora.

I would like to do it now.

Si tienes un minuto, quisiera hablar contigo sobre algunos problemas.

If you have a minute, I’d like to talk to you about some problems.

Ahora quisiera presentarte a algunos amigos.

Now I would like to introduce you to some friends.

Quisiera expresar por toda la compañía nuestras profundas gracias a todos.

On behalf of the entire company, I would like to express our deepest gratitude to everyone.

Primero quisiera expresar mi confianza y respeto por su labor.

First, I would like to express my confidence in and respect for your work.

— Burning (2018)

Quisiera vivir en otra ciudad, donde no conociera a nadie.

I would like to live in another city, where I didn't know anyone.

— La dolce vita (1960)

Quisiera comprar un mapa.

I would like to buy a map.

Quisiera un poco más de mantequilla.

I’d like a little more butter.

Quisiera ir a Hawái.

I would like to go to Hawaii.

Tom dijo que quisiera otra taza de café.

Tom said he would like another cup of coffee.

Quisiera zumo de fruta.

I would like fruit juice.

Quisiera conversar con usted.

I would like to speak with you.

— Una mujer fantástica (2017)

Quisiera un té caliente con miel.

I would like a hot tea with honey.

Nos está viendo, si quisiera hablar vendría.

He sees us; if he wanted to talk, he would come over.

— A primera vista (2014)

Quisiera jugar una ronda de golf.

I’d like to play a round of golf.

Yo quisiera poder ir.

I wish I could go.

No creo que Gandalf quisiera pasar por aquí.

I don't think Gandalf would want to come this way.

— El señor de los anillos: Las dos torres (2002)

Quisiera darte las gracias.

I would like to thank you.

Quisiera un zumo de naranja.

I would like an orange juice.

Quisiera matarlo.

I wish I could kill him.

— La venganza de Manon (1986)

De niño podía dormir donde quisiera.

As a child, I could sleep wherever I wanted.

Quisiera agradecerle por su cooperación.

I would like to thank you for your cooperation.

Quisiera saber quién me ha robado mis medias.

I would like to know who stole my socks.

— Roma. Ciudad abierta (1945)

Ya quisiera verlos en mi lugar.

I’d like to see them in my place.

— Bacurau (2019)

Eso quisiera.

I wish that.

— La dolce vita (1960)

Si yo quisiera, te lo hubiera dicho.

If I wanted to, I would have told you.

— O Auto da Compadecida (2000)

Quisiera decirle la verdad sobre mí.

I would like to tell you the truth about myself.

— Mañana empieza todo (2016)

Quisiera una mesa junto a la ventana.

I’d like a table by the window.

Quisiera no ser gorda.

I wish I wasn't fat.

— ¡Que te den profe! (2013)

Quisiera algo de queso.

I’d like some cheese.

Quisiera salir a la calle y hablarle sobre mí a un extraño.

I'd like to go out on the street and talk about myself to a stranger.

— Una jornada particular (1977)

Quisiera hablar contigo.

I would like to talk to you.

— La diva (1981)

Me ha dicho que podía contarle lo que quisiera, ¿no?

You told me I could tell you anything I wanted, didn’t you?

— Open Your Eyes (1997)

Y quisiera una explicación sobre este cuerpo.

And I would like an explanation about this body.

— Ghost in the Shell (1995)

Si posible, yo quisiera leer más acerca del asunto.

If possible, I would like to read more about the matter.

Quisiera desayunar con usted.

I would like to have breakfast with you.

Quisiera una taza de té.

I would like a cup of tea.

Ni siquiera me dijo que quisiera huir.

They didn't even tell me they wanted to run away.

— La vida de los otros (2006)

Quisiera pagar en efectivo.

I would like to pay in cash.

Quisiera alquilar el coche más barato que tenga por una semana.

I’d like to rent the cheapest car you have for a week.

Qué más quisiera.

I wish I hadn't.

Quisiera hablarle.

I would like to speak with you.

— Roma. Ciudad abierta (1945)

Quisiera que vinieras alguna vez.

I wish you would come sometime.

Quisiera discutir una cosa con usted.

I’d like to discuss something with you.

Hice eso, no porque quisiera, sino porque tenía que hacerlo.

I did that, not because I wanted to, but because I had to.

Si te quisiera mal, no estarías aquí.

If I wished you ill, you wouldn't be here.

— Tigre y dragón (2000)

Tom no creía que Mary realmente quisiera hacer eso.

Tom didn't believe that Mary really wanted to do that.

Quisiera pedirle que pegue sus pinturas en mi libro.

I would like to ask you to paste your paintings in my book.

— El paciente inglés (1996)

Quisiera averiguar más acerca de Boston.

I’d like to find out more about Boston.

Quisiera su aprobación del menú.

I would like your approval of the menu.

— Rebeca (1940)

Hay algo más que quisiera comentar contigo.

There’s something else I’d like to discuss with you.

Quisiera hacer una llamada a Japón.

I would like to make a call to Japan.

Quisiera quedarme con el muchacho.

I would like to keep the boy.

Quisiera echar un vistazo.

I'd like to take a look.

— Five Nights at Freddy's 2 (2025)

Quisiera poder decir lo mismo del conde.

I wish I could say the same about the count.

— La gran belleza (2013)

Esta tarde parecía que no quisiera verlo.

This afternoon, it seemed as though I didn't want to see him.

— Las diabólicas (1955)

Quisiera cambiar estos pesos, por favor.

I’d like to exchange these weights, please.

Quisiera tenerla un poco en casa.

I'd like to have her at home for a while.

— Mañana empieza todo (2016)

Hola, quisiera un rollo de pizza.

Hello, I’d like a pizza roll.

Quisiera recostarme.

I’d like to lie down.

Si quisiera oírla se la puedo cantar.

If you would like to hear it, I can sing it to you.

Quisiera enviar un cable a Japón.

I would like to send a cable to Japan.

Quisiera verle la cara.

I would like to see his face.

— Secret Sunshine (2007)

Porque actúas como si no te quisiera.

Because you act like I don't love you.

Quisiera poder recuperar el tiempo perdido.

I wish I could make up for lost time.

Quisiera comer una.

I'd like to eat one.

— La bruja (2016)

Quisiera un café si estás preparando.

I'd like a coffee if you're making one.

Quisiera hacerle una pregunta.

I would like to ask you a question.

No creí que realmente quisiera decir descansar.

I didn't think he really meant to say rest.

— Chungking Express (1994)

Quisiera reservar un dormitorio.

I would like to reserve a bedroom.

Quisiera estar solo con usted.

I would like to be alone with you.

— El mundo (2004)

Quisiera visitarlo.

I would like to visit him.

— Estación central de Brasil (1998)

Quisiera proponer algo.

I would like to propose something.

— System crasher (2019)

Aún si quisiera, no podría hacer eso.

Even if I wanted to, I couldn't do that.

Solo quisiera hacerle a Tom una pregunta.

I just want to ask Tom one question.

Quisiera comprar ese.

I’d like to buy that one.

Quisiera un mapa con las rutas de los buses.

I’d like a map showing the bus routes.

Quisiera hacer te una propuesta.

I’d like to make you a proposal.

Aunque quisiera, no podría hacer eso.

Even if I wanted to, I couldn't do that.

Como si yo quisiera.

As if I wanted to.

— Juno (2007)

Quisiera ganar más dinero.

I would like to earn more money.

Quisiera volver a ver te algún día.

I would like to see you again someday.

Quisiera que alguien le preguntara a Tom sobre eso.

I wish someone would ask Tom about that.

Quisiera confirmar mi reserva.

I would like to confirm my reservation.

Por cierto, yo podría echarlos cuando quisiera, pero no.

By the way, I could kick them out whenever I wanted, but no.

— Jugada maestra (2026)

Quisiera un préstamo.

I would like a loan.

— Pixote, la ley del más débil (1980)

Es como si el día no quisiera terminar, ¿no crees?

It's like the day doesn't want to end, don't you think?

— Picnic (1955)

Quisiera ir al cine.

I would like to go to the movies.

Yo quisiera eso.

I would like that.

— El señor de los anillos: El retorno del rey (2003)

Tom no podría olvidar a Mary aunque quisiera.

Tom couldn't forget Mary even if he wanted to.

Quisiera creerte, pero no quiero arriesgarme, ¿sí?

I'd like to believe you, but I don't want to take the risk, okay?

— Mike y Nick y Nick y Alice (2026)

Me sorprendería que Mary quisiera verla.

I’d be surprised if Mary wanted to see her.

Quisiera un vaso de cerveza.

I would like a glass of beer.

Quisiera la cuenta por favor.

I’d like the bill, please.

Me casaría con mi novio, si él también lo quisiera.

I would marry my boyfriend if he wanted to too.

Y de eso es de lo que quisiera hablar.

And that's what I'd like to talk about.

Yo quisiera una copa de champán.

I would like a glass of champagne.

— Moulin Rouge (2001)

Quisiera abrir una cuenta de ahorros.

I would like to open a savings account.

Porque quisiera ver la película contigo.

Because I would like to watch the movie with you.

— American Splendor (2003)

Quisiera decir que es menos gruñona de día, pero mentiría.

I'd like to say she's less grumpy during the day, but I'd be lying.

— Song Sung Blue - Canción para dos (2025)

Quisiera una botella de soda.

I would like a bottle of soda.

Quisiera morirme ahora mismo.

I wish I could die right now.

— Los siete samuráis (1954)

Quisiera agradecerte personalmente.

I would like to thank you personally.

Ya quisiera.

I wish.

Quisiera dejar a esta niña contigo.

I would like to leave this girl with you.

Quisiera una oportunidad para aprender más.

I would like an opportunity to learn more.

Lo siento tanto tanto que quisiera entrar a un hoyo y morir.

I'm so, so sorry that I wish I could crawl into a hole and die.

Quisiera olvidarme de todo.

I wish I could forget everything.

— Arco (2025)

Quisiera algún día visitar Inglaterra.

I would like to visit England someday.

Quisiera sentarme junto a la ventana.

I’d like to sit by the window.

Quisiera hablar.

I’d like to talk.

— Casi famosos (2000)

Quisiera devolver un coche.

I would like to return a car.

Quisiera unos zapatos así.

I'd like some shoes like that.

Tom no creyó que Mary realmente quisiera hacer eso.

Tom didn’t believe that Mary really wanted to do that.

Quisiera pasar algunos días con Tom.

I’d like to spend a few days with Tom.

Quisiera aprender a tocar el banjo.

I’d like to learn to play the banjo.

Si es posible, quisiera irme a casa ahora.

If possible, I'd like to go home now.

No lo he hecho porque quisiera, sino porque tenía que hacerlo.

I didn’t do it because I wanted to, but because I had to.

Quisiera dos copas de champán.

I’d like two glasses of champagne.

— Toni Erdmann (2016)

Podía ir adonde quisiera, hacer lo que quisiera.

He could go wherever he wanted, do whatever he wanted.

— Uno de los nuestros (1990)

Quisiera pediros un favor.

I would like to ask you a favor.

Quisiera averiguar un pequeño detalle.

I would like to find out a small detail.

— La ironía del destino, o goce de su baño (1976)

Como me dijeron que escribes novelas, quisiera charlar contigo algún día.

Since I was told you write novels, I'd like to chat with you sometime.

— Burning (2018)

Quisiera hacer una llamada.

I’d like to make a call.

Yo podría despedirte cuando quisiera.

I could fire you whenever I wanted.

— Marty Supreme (2025)

Hola, quisiera devolverlo, lo siento, no es mi color.

Hi, I'd like to return it, I'm sorry, it's not my color.

— Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003)

Quisiera quedarme unos minutos a solas con Tom.

I’d like to stay alone with Tom for a few minutes.

Y si quisiera esperar, ¿qué tendría que hacer?

And if I wanted to wait, what would I have to do?

— Eternity (2025)

Quisiera entrar.

I would like to come in.

Quisiera poder hablar inglés fluidamente.

I would like to be able to speak English fluently.

Quisiera canjear un cheque de nómina.

I would like to cash a payroll check.

— Atrápame si puedes (2002)

Quisiera torta como postre.

I’d like cake for dessert.

Quisiera regresar y hacer una historia sobre el médico.

I would like to go back and do a story about the doctor.

Si quisiera robarte, estarías muerto.

If I wanted to rob you, you’d be dead.

— Marty Supreme (2025)

Quisiera escucharlo.

I’d like to hear it.

— La infancia de Iván (1962)

Quisiera verlo.

I’d like to see it.

— El cielo sobre Berlín (1987)

Quisiera ponerme algo de ropa.

I’d like to put on some clothes.

Solo quisiera desayunar en paz.

I just want to have breakfast in peace.

No, quisiera irme a casa y dormir en mi propia cama.

No, I'd like to go home and sleep in my own bed.

— La gran enfermedad del amor (2017)

Quisiera compensarte de alguna manera.

I would like to make it up to you somehow.

— El maquinista (2004)

Pero sólo por hacer que te quisiera tanto.

But only for making me love you so much.

Quisiera un cigarrillo, si es que tienes uno.

I'd like a cigarette, if you have one.

— Mulholland Drive (2001)

Quisiera hacerle unas preguntas.

I would like to ask you a few questions.

Quisiera reservar un vuelo hacia Vancouver.

I would like to book a flight to Vancouver.

Amor, amor, quisiera estar allí y compartir tu pena.

My love, my love, I wish I could be there and share your sorrow.

— Divorcio a la italiana (1961)

Quisiera estrangular a Tom.

I’d like to strangle Tom.

Primero quisiera comunicar mi seria preocupación.

First, I would like to express my serious concern.

Quisiera vivir en la casita más cercana del mar.

I’d like to live in the little house closest to the sea.

Quisiera comprar un computador nuevo para mí; muéstrame el mejor modelo.

I would like to buy a new computer for myself; show me the best model.

Quisiera un poco de ayuda.

I would like a little help.

Quisiera intentarlo.

I would like to try it.

— Cadena perpetua (1994)

Quisiera haber tenido este problema.

I wish I had had this problem.

Quisiera vuestra atención, por favor.

I would like your attention, please.

Para mí quisiera yo ese problema.

I wish I had that problem.

Yo también quisiera esconderme.

I’d like to hide too.

— La dolce vita (1960)

Solo quisiera ver te feliz.

I just want to see you happy.

Quisiera conservar este momento verdadero..

I wish I could preserve this genuine moment..

— Una historia china de fantasmas (1987)