I wanted

quise

I wanted(ay wan-dihd)

phrase

1. (short or defined period of time)

a. quise

I wanted to try some of the cake, but you guys ate it all!

Quise probar un poco del pastel, ¡pero ustedes se lo comieron todo!

2. (long or undefined period of time)

a. quería

I wanted to go to college, but I couldn't afford it.

Quería ir a la universidad, pero no me lo podía permitir.