Quiero/Deseo
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Since the both mean i want, is there an appropriate time to use one over the other?
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updated Oct 18, 2011
posted by Daniel7666
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Think in terms of "want" and "desire" and how you might use them differently in English. Not an absolute way of distinguishing, but it's a good place to start.
updated Oct 21, 2011
posted by DR1960
see territutle's answer, and to follow-up, look up 'gustar", which was given as a formal option. - DR1960, Oct 18, 2011
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Quiero la escoba, por favor. (informal)
Me gustaría la escoba. (formal)
updated Oct 18, 2011
edited by territurtle
posted by territurtle
