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"I wonder" is a form of "I wonder", a phrase which is often translated as "me pregunto". "I wanted to know" is a phrase which is often translated as "quería saber". Learn more about the difference between "I wanted to know" and "I wonder" below.
I wanted to know(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
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a. quería saber
I wanted to know why my business partner had lied to me.Quería saber por qué mi socio me había mentido.
b. quería conocer
I wanted to know every detail of my son's trip to Australia.Quería conocer todos los detalles del viaje de mi hijo a Australia.
I wonder(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. me pregunto
Jennifer hasn't called yet. I wonder if she's coming for dinner.Jennifer todavía no ha llamado. Me pregunto si vendrá a cenar.
a. me sorprende
I wonder that she has put up with him for so long.Me sorprende que lo haya aguantado tanto tiempo.
