Which of these 2 sentences is correct using 'depende de'

Question

Hello, I'm confused which of these is correct:

"...depende de lo que quieres."

"...depende de lo que quieras."

Thank you!

Answer 1

"...depende de lo que quieres."

You are declaring that the person does want something in particular. You do know that the person wants something, and it depends on that specific something.

"...depende de lo que quieras."

You are not declaring anything, so it will depend on whatever the person wants. Both are correct.

Ok, I'll need to include the context because I'm still not sure. This is is regards to designing a logo. Someone asked if I could do it and I responded: depends what you want. - Erin, Jun 19, 2011

Answer 2

It depends on you. It depends on your actions. It depends on your desires. What you want is considered to be established in your mind, at least, so it depends on this. I would not use subjunctive in this case.

Answer 3

I would use quieras, since you are saying that you don't know what they want.

Answer 4

Ok, I'll need to include the context because I'm still not sure. This is is regards to designing a logo. Someone asked if I could do it and I responded: depends what you want.

To me, this is one of the few specific contexts where you should use the indicative. In most other contexts, it would sound like you are informing them that they want something, which they obviously already know. Of course, I may have this backwards.

Answer 5

I would say

"...depende de lo que quieras."

I'd go with "quieras" because it's unknown what this person wants.