How would i say "I wanted to try"?

Question

Please could someone help me with how to say: "I wanted to try", in the context of having just said that: sorry my Spanish is bad but i wanted to try. Thanks Cardiff

Yes, I believe that "quise" would be the option in that context. "Quise intentarlo" - I wanted to try (it) - mountaingirl123, Jul 11, 2010

or another English translation - "Quise intentarlo" - "I attempted (to try) it." - mountaingirl123, Jul 11, 2010

thank you very much :) - Cardiff1985, Jul 11, 2010

Answer 1

Hi, Cardiff.

A little context would help with the proper translation, but - generally speaking - you are looking at either "Quise intentar/intentarlo" or "Quería intentar/intentarlo"

If it was a one-time desire to try, such as "I decided to try it" you would use "quise", whereas if it was a long-time desire to try it, such as "Yes, I always wanted to try that", go with "quería"

Once again, if you want to be more specific with the context, please add that to your post.

Thank you mountaingirl :). I've added the context.So from what you've said, would it be "Quise intentar"? - Cardiff1985, Jul 11, 2010

Answer 2

Also very common in Mexico "Quería hacer la lucha." "I wanted to make the effort."

Answer 3

"quise* has the implication that you tried and failed. while ""quería"is simply statement your intention at the time.