Asking someone-I need you to (find, get, go, etc.)

Question

I entered it into the translator and only got more confused. So, how would you ask someone to do something for you??? Quiero que=I want you to (I desire you to), correct? What about, I need you to find the keys to the car? I need you to go to the store? I need you to paint the bedroom, etc. Thanks in advance.

Kindly, are you adressing your lover, your husband, a child or your servant? It makes a big difference in Spanish. - annierats, Oct 11, 2012

In English we say please. In Spanish we alter the verb. Por favor. - annierats, Oct 11, 2012

What would you use for your different examples? When I wrote the question, I was thinking of asking someone who works for me as an example. - bfpsu, Oct 11, 2012

Answer 1

You can use Querer in this instance, however, the corresponding statement must be in the subjunctive if the subject changes.

Quiero que encuentres las llaves del coche - I want you to find the car keys.

You can also use necesitar or me hace falta and I believe the subjunctive would also be required, however, the subjunctive not being my favourite subject, I could be wrong.

Necesito or me hace falta que encuentres las llaves del coche.

Answer 2

Me gustaría que me ayude con .....

But in the real world.... Ayúdame por favor..... works great too.

Yes, big improvement in tone.. - annierats, Oct 11, 2012

Thanks Annie. - gringojrf, Oct 11, 2012

Answer 3

What would you use for your different examples? When I wrote the question, I was thinking of asking someone who works for me as an example. -

Well, if they work for you you are probably not asking them to do something but rather telling them to do something (but politely).

This is a big difference. If you use the subjunctive it gives the person room to think it is a suggestion not an order. For an employee I would use the imperative with por favor. Now it is a politely given command.

Answer 4

I think:

Me encantaría si pudiera pintar la habitacíon en.. ( specify colour scheme) ,

or similar, sounds better, depending if your ordering your husband or a servant ( if any such still exist in this world)

Husbands surely Annie :) - ian-hill, Oct 11, 2012

Answer 5

Preguntando yo necesito que to tu me busque

Answer 6

What time do you get up every day?.

Answer 7

I need to find to the pass tense

Answer 8

I need to find the keys to the car / Te necesito para encontrar las llaves del coche.

Can you help me find the car keys? - ¿Me puedes ayudar a buscar las llaves del carro?

I need you to paint the room. - Te necesito para pintar el cuarto (o habitación).

Paint the room. - Pinta el cuarto.(comando u orden)

I need you to go to the store. - Te necesito para que vayas a la tienda.

Go to the store and buy milk. - Véte a la tienda y compra leche. (comando)