Tried or wanted or both?

Tara B.B1Kwiziq community member

Tried or wanted or both?

Can querer in pretérito indefinido mean either wanted or tried?

Asked 2 years ago
InmaNative Spanish expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer

Hola Tara

Yes, querer in the preterite tense has that nuance: tried; 

Here is a kwiziq lesson on that topic that will help. Have a look:

Querer in the preterite vs the imperfect

I hope it's useful.

Saludos

Inma

Tried or wanted or both?

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