quisiera tener

I would like to have

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I would like to have Polite or tentative way to express a wish or desire.
SP: Quisiera tener más tiempo para descansar.
EN: I would like to have more time to rest.

Quisiera tener tiempo para quedarme y conversar contigo.

I would like to have time to stay and talk with you.

Creo que un día quisiera tener cinco caballos.

I think one day I would like to have five horses.

Quisiera tener más tiempo para poder hablar de tus cosas.

I wish I had more time to talk about your things.

— La historia interminable (1984)

Quisiera tener una vida normal.

I would like to have a normal life.

— Arco (2025)

No quisiera tener que ir a comprar.

I’d rather not have to go shopping.

Solo quisiera tener una conversación rápida con Tom antes de que nos vayamos.

I just wish I could have a quick conversation with Tom before we leave.

Quisiera tener más tiempo para hablar con ella.

I wish I had more time to talk to her.