Spanish
Grade 1
15 min
El verbo 'querer': ¿Qué quieres comer? (The verb 'querer': What do you want to eat?)
Introduce the irregular verb 'querer' (e->ie) and use it to express what you want to eat or drink.
What you'll learn
- Identify at least 4 different food items in Spanish when presented with pictures or spoken words.
- Explain the meaning of the verb 'querer' (to want) in simple English.
- Apply the verb 'querer' correctly in at least 3 simple sentences to express what they want to eat, such as 'Yo quiero pizza.'
- Create a short dialogue with a partner in Spanish using 'querer' to ask and answer questions about desired foods.
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Introduction & Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Say 'I want' in Spanish ('Yo quiero').
Ask 'What do you want to eat?' in Spanish ('¿Qué quieres comer?').
Name 5 food items in Spanish.
Answer the question '¿Qué quieres comer?' with a simple sentence.
Recognize the difference between 'quiero' (I want) and 'quieres' (you want).
Use 'Yo quiero' with a food word to express a desire.
Are you hungry? 😋 Let's learn how to ask for your favorite foods in Spanish!
Today, we will learn the special word 'querer', which means 'to want'. We will learn to say 'I want' and ask a friend what they want to eat. ¡Es muy delicioso!
Real-World Applications
Telling your family what you want for a snack.
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Key Concepts & Vocabulary
TermDefinitionExample
QuererThe verb 'to want'. It's a magic word to say what you would like. ✨Yo quiero una galleta. (I want a cookie.)
Yo quieroThis means 'I want'. You use it to talk about yourself. 🙋♀️Yo quiero leche. 🥛
Tú quieresThis means 'You want'. You use it to talk to a friend. 🙋♂️¿Tú quieres jugo? 🧃
¿Qué?This is the question word for 'What?'. It helps us ask things. 🤔¿Qué es eso? (What is that?)
ComerThis means 'to eat'. It's what we do with yummy food! 🍎Me gusta comer manzanas. (I like to eat apples.)
ManzanaAn apple. A yummy, crunchy fruit. 🍎Yo quiero una manzana.
BananaA banana. A sweet, yellow fruit. 🍌Yo quiero una banana.
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Grammar Rules & Patterns
The 'Yo quiero' Sentence Pattern
Yo quiero + [ a food item ]
To say what you want to eat, start with 'Yo quiero' and then say the name of the food.
Asking the Big Question
¿Qué quieres comer?
Use this exact question to ask a friend what they want to eat. The words stay in this order.
Matching the Person: 'Yo' and 'Tú'
Yo ➡️ quiero (ends in 'o')
Tú ➡️ quieres (ends in 'es')
The verb 'querer' changes! Use 'quiero' for 'I' (Yo) and 'quieres' for 'you' (Tú).
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Challenging
You and your friend are at a party. You both want cake 🎂. What do you say together?
A.Yo quiero pastel.
B.Ellos quieren pastel.
C.Nosotros queremos pastel.
D.Tú quieres pastel.
Challenging
I want something to eat. It is red, round, and grows on a tree. It can be sweet or sour. What do I want?
A.Quiero una naranja 🍊.
B.Quiero una banana 🍌.
C.Quiero una manzana 🍎.
D.Quiero uvas 🍇.
Challenging
Read the sentences: 'Yo quiero una hamburguesa 🍔. Mi amigo Pablo quiere papas fritas 🍟.' What does Pablo want?
A.Él quiere una hamburguesa.
B.Yo quiero papas fritas.
C.Él quiere papas fritas.
D.Nosotros queremos hamburguesas.
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