we wanted to

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we wanted to(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. queríamos
We wanted to visit you, but we didn't have time.Queríamos visitarte, pero no tuvimos tiempo.
b.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
Why didn't you tell me? - We wanted to, but we didn't want to hurt your feelings.¿Por qué no me lo dijeron? - Queríamos decírtelo, pero no queríamos herirte los sentimientos.
You should have gone to that restaurant before it closed. - We wanted to, but we never got the chance.Deberían haber ido a ese restaurante antes de que lo cerraran. - Queríamos ir pero nunca tuvimos la oportunidad.
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