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"Want" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "querer", and "I want to watch TV" is a phrase which is often translated as "quiero ver la tele". Learn more about the difference between "want" and "I want to watch TV" below.
want(
want
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to desire)
An impersonal verb is a verb with no apparent subject (e.g., Llueve en España.).
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
5. (need)
a. la necesidad (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
My grandfather's wants are simple; as long as he has tea and his books, he's content.Las necesidades de mi abuelo son sencillas; con que tenga té y sus libros está contento.
I want to watch TV(
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want
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. quiero ver la tele
Come to the party with us. - No, thanks. I want to watch TV and rest.Ven a la fiesta con nosotros. - No, gracias. Quiero ver la tele y descansar.
b. quiero mirar la tele
I want to watch TV in my bedroom all day. I'm going to ask my mom to pick up some take out, so I don't have to leave my house.Quiero mirar la tele en mi dormitorio todo el día. Voy a pedirle a mi mamá que recoja comida para llevar, así que no tengo que salir de mi casa.
c. quiero ver tele
I want to watch TV at Caleb's house. He has a 60 inch flat screen.Quiero ver tele en la casa de Caleb. Tiene una pantalla plana de 60 pulgadas.
d. quiero mirar tele
I want to watch TV after school today. I usually do something more active, but I feel lazy today.Quiero mirar tele después de las clases hoy. Suelo hacer algo más activo, pero me siento perezoso hoy.
