quise decir(
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seh
deh
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seer
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g once upon a time).
phrase
1. (tried to say; first person singular)
a. I meant to say
Me interpretaste mal, lo que quise decir es que eres joven y te falta experiencia. Nunca cuestioné tu capacidad.You got me wrong. What I meant to say is that you're young and inexperienced. I never questioned your capability.
2. (wished to say; first person singular)
a. I wanted to say
Quise decir unas palabras de despedida, porque me pareció mal no hacerlo.I wanted to say a few words of farewell, because it didn't seem appropriate not to.
b. I wanted to tell
Quise decirle lo que sentía por ella, pero no me atreví y, poco después, desapareció de mi vida para siempre.I wanted to tell her what I felt for her, but didn't dare, and soon after, she vanished from my life forever.
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