yo quería

I wanted to

yo quería(yoh keh-ree-ah)

phrase

1. (I wished)

a. I wanted to

Yo quería despedirme, pero ya no hubo tiempo.

I wanted to say goodbye, but there wasn't enough time.

b. I wanted

Yo quería boletos para el concierto de Regina.

I wanted tickets for Regina's concert.

2. (I felt affection)

a. I loved

Yo quería mucho a mi tío. Era una gran persona.

I loved my uncle so much. He was a great person.

b. I liked

Yo quería mucho a mi profesor de historia.

I liked my history teacher a lot.

c. I was fond of

Yo quería mucho al ex de mi hermana, pero ya cortaron.

I was very fond of my sister's ex, but they've broken up.

3. (I had the intention)

a. I meant

Yo quería ayudarte, no hacerte daño.

I meant to help you, not to hurt you.

b. I tried

Yo quería convencerlo de regresar, pero él se negó.

I tried to convince him of coming back, but he refused.