I would like to be

me gustaría ser

I would like to be(ay wood layk tu bi)

phrase

1. (I would prefer to be)

a. me gustaría ser (indicating a permanent quality)

I would like to be rich and famous.

Me gustaría ser rico y famoso.

b. me gustaría estar (indicating a temporary state)

I would like to be in Puerto Vallarta.

Me gustaría estar en Puerto Vallarta.

2. (I would desire to be)

a. quisiera ser

I would like to be the president. I think I could do a better job.

Quisiera ser el presidente. Creo que podría hacer un mejor trabajo.