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 #723
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 proponer un brindis.

I’d like to propose a toast.

Si Maxim quisiera, me lo diría.

If Maxim wanted to, he would tell me.

— Rebeca (1940)

Primero quisiera comunicar mi seria preocupación.

First, I would like to express my serious concern.

Quisiera comprar media torta.

I’d like to buy half a cake.

Quisiera un pasaje de primera clase.

I would like a first-class ticket.

Quisiera intentar algo.

I’d like to try something.

— Los chicos del coro (2004)

Yo también quisiera conocerlos.

I would like to meet them too.

Siento como si quisiera agradecerle a alguien todos esos años encerrado.

I feel like I want to thank someone for all those years locked up.

— Old Boy (2003)

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

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

Quisiera haber sabido la verdad.

I wish I had known the truth.

No les diría esto si no los quisiera.

I wouldn’t tell you this if I didn’t love you.

— Malcolm X (1992)

Quisiera volver otra vez.

I would like to go back again.

— Suzume (2022)

Quisiera conocer a Tom.

I’d like to meet Tom.

Tom actúa como si no quisiera ser visto con nosotros.

Tom acts as if he doesn’t want to be seen with us.

Quisiera un tenedor.

I would like a fork.

Quisiera ir de visita--a Nueva Inglaterra.

I would like to go visit-- to New England.

No quisiera hablar de ese tema.

I would not like to talk about that subject.

— Whistle: El silbido del mal (2026)

Yo quisiera eso.

I would like that.

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

Quisiera dar la vuelta y volver.

I would like to turn around and go back.

— Guardianes de la Noche: Tren infinito (2020)

Hay algo más que quisiera comentar contigo.

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

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 un vaso.

I would like a glass.

Verónica, quisiera hablar contigo.

Verónica, I would like to speak with you.

— Cuando pasan las cigüeñas (1957)

Quisiera leer libros sobre la historia japonesa.

I would like to read books about Japanese history.

Quisiera aceptar tu oferta.

I would like to accept your offer.

— Bullet Train (2022)

Solo quisiera encontrar a Tom y hablar con él.

I just want to find Tom and talk to him.

Yo quisiera una copa de champán.

I would like a glass of champagne.

— Moulin Rouge (2001)

No extraña que ella no quisiera ir.

It’s no wonder she didn’t want to go.

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 decir unas palabras.

I would like to say a few words.

Podía ir adonde quisiera, hacer lo que quisiera.

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

— Uno de los nuestros (1990)

Quisiera una ensalada.

I would like a salad.

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)

Si mi trabajo lo permite, quisiera ir a verlos en abril.

If my work allows it, I would like to go and see them in April.

Quisiera agradecerte por todo tu duro trabajo.

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

Si estuviera intacto, habría podido pedir lo que quisiera.

If it were intact, I could have asked for whatever I wanted.

— La doncella (2016)

Me sorprendería que Mary quisiera verla.

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

Si no te quisiera, no estaría aquí ahora.

If I didn’t love you, I wouldn’t be here right now.

Porque quisiera ver la película contigo.

Because I would like to watch the movie with you.

— American Splendor (2003)

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.

Hay muchos países en Europa que quisiera visitar.

There are many countries in Europe that I would like to visit.

Quisiera algún objeto antiguo de esta casa.

I would like some antique object from this house.

— El orfanato (2007)

Quisiera ser profesor de inglés.

I would like to be an English teacher.

Ya quisiera mucha gente poder comer mis anguilas.

Many people would love to be able to eat my eels.

— El tambor de hojalata (1979)

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)

Me encantaría hacer lo que quisiera todo el día.

I would love to do whatever I wanted all day.

Eso es lo que quisiera.

That's what I would like.

Quisiera diez galletas.

I would like ten cookies.

A quien las quisiera, las bandas principalmente.

To whoever wanted them, the bands mainly.

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.

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)

Quisiera ser viento al menos esta vez.

I wish I were the wind, at least this once.

— La casa de las dagas voladoras (2004)

De niño podía dormir donde quisiera.

As a child, I could sleep wherever I wanted.

Quisiera dos helados de vainilla.

I’d like two vanilla ice creams.

Quisiera pero, no puedo.

I would like to, but I can't.

— El tambor de hojalata (1979)

Si quisiera oírla se la puedo cantar.

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

Quisiera cambiar de pieza.

I would like to change rooms.

Dudo que él quisiera verle ahora.

I doubt he would want to see you now.

— Solaris (1972)

Quisiera hacer una pregunta.

I would like to ask a question.

No creí que realmente quisiera decir descansar.

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

— Chungking Express (1994)

Quisiera recordar más sobre él.

I would like to remember more about him.

Todavía no he encontrado a nadie con quien quisiera pasar el resto de mi vida.

I still haven't found anyone I'd like to spend the rest of my life with.

Si es posible, quisiera irme a casa ahora.

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

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)

Yo podría despedirte cuando quisiera.

I could fire you whenever I wanted.

— Marty Supreme (2025)

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.

Quisiera rentar un auto.

I would like to rent a car.

Quisiera estar ahí a tiempo.

I wish I could be there on time.

Quisiera ver te mañana.

I’d like to see you tomorrow.

Quisiera preguntarle algo.

I would like to ask you something.

— El conformista (1971)

Quisiera comprar algo de queso.

I would like to buy some cheese.

Quisiera un helado de chocolate.

I would like a chocolate ice cream.

Y si quisiera esperar, ¿qué tendría que hacer?

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

— Eternity (2025)

Quisiera hacerlo ahora.

I would like to do it now.

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.

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)

Nunca quisiera hacerte enojar.

I would never want to make you angry.

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.

También quisiera una cocina decente.

I’d also like a decent kitchen.

— El maquinista (2004)

Quisiera zumo de fruta.

I would like fruit juice.

Quisiera conversar con usted.

I would like to speak with you.

— Una mujer fantástica (2017)

Cantinero, quisiera una bebida.

Bartender, I’d like a drink.

Quisiera un té caliente con miel.

I would like a hot tea with honey.

Quisiera jugar una ronda de golf.

I’d like to play a round of golf.

Hola, quisiera un rollo de pizza.

Hello, I’d like a pizza roll.

No quisiera herir a los chicos.

I wouldn't want to hurt the kids.

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

Yo quisiera poder hacerlo.

I wish I could do it.

— Picnic (1955)

No pensé que Tom quisiera volver a verme.

I didn’t think Tom would want to see me again.

Quisiera darte las gracias.

I would like to thank you.

Quisiera un zumo de naranja.

I would like an orange juice.

Lo conduje y acompañe por donde quisiera ir.

I drove him and accompanied him wherever he wanted to go.

— Diarios de motocicleta (2004)

Quisiera matarlo.

I wish I could kill him.

— La venganza de Manon (1986)

Si no le importa, quisiera irme a casa después del banco.

If you don't mind, I'd like to go home after the bank.

— Psicosis (1960)

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)

Solo quisiera hacerle a Tom una pregunta.

I just want to ask Tom one question.

Yo quisiera visitar Australia un día.

I would like to visit Australia someday.

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)

Para mí quisiera yo ese problema.

I wish I had that problem.

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)

Si él quisiera matarme, ya lo habría hecho.

If he wanted to kill me, he would have done it already.

— Acantilado rojo (2008)

Quisiera desayunar con usted.

I would like to have breakfast with you.

Quisiera una taza de té.

I would like a cup of tea.

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.

Quisiera ser un buen cantante.

I would like to be a good singer.

Ya quisiera yo saber dibujar tan bien como Serafina.

I wish I could draw as well as Serafina.

Quisiera hablarle.

I would like to speak with you.

— Roma. Ciudad abierta (1945)

Eso me preocupa, quisiera seguir viviendo.

That worries me; I would like to keep living.

— Taxi Express (1998)

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.

Ese perro me mira como si quisiera comerme.

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

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)

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)

Primero que todo, quisiera dejar clara mi postura.

First of all, I would like to make my position clear.

Si quisiera robarte, estarías muerto.

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

— Marty Supreme (2025)

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)

Y quisiera una explicación sobre este cuerpo.

And I would like an explanation about this body.

— Ghost in the Shell (1995)

Si me va a arrestar, quisiera ponerme un traje distinto.

If you're going to arrest me, I'd like to wear a different suit.

— Atrápame si puedes (2002)

Quisiera recostarme.

I’d like to lie down.

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)

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.

Todo lo que cualquiera quisiera enseñarme.

Everything anyone would want to teach me.

— La princesa prometida (1987)

Aún si quisiera, no podría hacer eso.

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

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)

Dijiste que lo que yo quisiera.

You said whatever I wanted.

Quisiera proponer algo.

I would like to propose something.

— System crasher (2019)

Primero quisiera arreglarme el cabello.

First, I would like to do my hair.

— Secret Sunshine (2007)

Tom quisiera un poco de café.

Tom would like some coffee.

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.

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.

Porque actúas como si no te quisiera.

Because you act like I don't love you.

Quisiera confirmar mi reserva.

I would like to confirm my reservation.

Quisiera un préstamo.

I would like a loan.

— Pixote, la ley del más débil (1980)

Tom dijo que quisiera otra taza de café.

Tom said he would like another cup of coffee.

Quisiera ir al cine.

I would like to go to the movies.

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)

Yo quisiera aprender a arreglar flores.

I would like to learn how to arrange flowers.

Quisiera creerte, pero no quiero arriesgarme, ¿?

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

— Mike y Nick y Nick y Alice (2026)

Podía encontrarme con ella cuando quisiera.

I could meet with her whenever I wanted.

— Perdición (1944)

Quisiera un vaso de cerveza.

I would like a glass of beer.

Quisiera la cuenta por favor.

I’d like the bill, please.

Quisiera abrir una cuenta de ahorros.

I would like to open a savings account.

Y cuando lo encuentres, ¡no quisiera ser él!

And when you find him, I wouldn't want to be him!

— El bueno, el feo y el malo (1966)

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

I would marry my boyfriend if he wanted to too.

El Padre Pirrone quisiera verle en seguida.

Father Pirrone would like to see you right away.

— El gatopardo (1963)

Solo quisiera desayunar en paz.

I just want to have breakfast in peace.

Yo quisiera ser millonario.

I wish I were a millionaire.

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.

Pude poner una bala en tu oreja si quisiera.

I could put a bullet in your ear if I wanted to.

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.

Quisiera olvidarme de todo.

I wish I could forget everything.

— Arco (2025)

Nos está viendo, si quisiera hablar vendría.

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

— A primera vista (2014)

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.

Ya quisiera haber estado allá.

I wish I had been there.

Quisiera hablar.

I’d like to talk.

— Casi famosos (2000)

Tom no creía que Mary realmente quisiera hacer eso.

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

Solo quisiera ver te feliz.

I just want to see you happy.

Quisiera devolver un coche.

I would like to return a car.

Quisiera unos zapatos así.

I'd like some shoes like 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.

Quisiera ser uno de los actores que usan espada.

I would like to be one of the actors who use a sword.

— Hamnet (2025)

Quisiera dos copas de champán.

I’d like two glasses of champagne.

— Toni Erdmann (2016)

Quisiera pediros un favor.

I would like to ask you a favor.

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)

Si quisiera matarte ya lo habría hecho.

If I wanted to kill you, I would have done it already.

— Encontré al diablo (2010)