Expressar desejos - Aula de espanhol grátis. TV La Bamba #49.

Summary

In this video, the speaker discusses various ways to express desires in Spanish. They explain the use of verbs like 'gustar,' 'preferir,' and 'querer' to convey long-term and short-term wishes. Examples are provided, such as 'me gustaría tener un carro' (I would like to have a car) and 'quiero aprender español' (I want to learn Spanish), highlighting the differences between expressing preferences and desires. The speaker also touches on the grammatical structures behind these expressions and offers practical examples to demonstrate their usage in everyday conversation.

Takeaways

• 😀 Expressing desires in Spanish can be done using different structures, depending on the time frame (short-term or long-term).
• 😀 The verb 'gustar' is used to express long-term desires, for example, 'Me gustaría tener un carro' (I would like to have a car).
• 😀 'Preferir' expresses choices between multiple options, such as 'Preferiría ir caminando' (I would prefer to walk).
• 😀 The verb 'querer' is versatile and can express both short-term and long-term desires, like 'Quiero aprender español' (I want to learn Spanish).
• 😀 'Me gustaría' is a polite and indirect way of expressing a wish or request, making it useful for formal contexts.
• 😀 The pronouns (yo, tú, él, etc.) are important when conjugating verbs in these structures to match the subject of the sentence.
• 😀 'Me gustaría' can also express hypothetical situations or gentle suggestions, such as 'Me gustaría comer helado' (I would like to eat ice cream).
• 😀 'Preferir' is used when you want to indicate a preference among several options, like 'Yo preferiría comprar un carro' (I would prefer to buy a car).
• 😀 To express desires in the future, a verb in the infinitive form can follow verbs like 'gustar', 'preferir', and 'querer'.
• 😀 The content encourages viewers to try out these structures to express wishes in everyday situations, enhancing their conversational skills.

Q & A

What are the main verbs discussed for expressing desires in Spanish?

The main verbs discussed are 'gustar', 'preferir', and 'querer'.

How is 'gustar' used to express desires?

'Gustar' is used to express long-term desires and is followed by indirect object pronouns like 'me', 'te', 'nos', etc., and a verb in the infinitive form. For example, 'Me gustaría tener un carro' (I would like to have a car).

What distinguishes the use of 'preferir' from 'gustar'?

'Preferir' is used when expressing a preference between several options, and it is followed by the verb in the infinitive form. For example, 'Preferiría comer helado' (I would prefer to eat ice cream).

When do we use the verb 'querer' to express desires?

'Querer' is used to express desires either in the short term or the long term. It can be used with the verb in the infinitive form. For example, 'Quiero aprender español' (I want to learn Spanish).

How can 'gustar' be used in a polite or indirect request?

'Gustar' can be used to present a request in a delicate way. For example, 'Me gustaría comprar un helado' (I would like to buy an ice cream) can be a polite way of expressing a wish or request.

What is the role of the indirect object pronouns in these expressions?

The indirect object pronouns (me, te, le, nos, os, les) are used with verbs like 'gustar' to indicate to whom the desire belongs. For example, 'Me gustaría' (I would like) uses 'me' as the indirect object pronoun.

Can 'preferir' also express desires in the short term?

'Preferir' is typically used for expressing long-term preferences, but it can also be used for short-term desires depending on the context. For example, 'Preferiría ir caminando' (I would prefer to walk) expresses a short-term preference.

What kind of desires are best expressed with 'gustar'?

'Gustar' is best used for expressing long-term desires or wishes that are less immediate. For instance, 'Me gustaría aprender a manejar' (I would like to learn to drive) implies a longer-term aspiration.

Is 'querer' more flexible in terms of the timeline of the desire?

Yes, 'querer' is flexible and can be used for both short-term and long-term desires. For example, 'Quiero comer ahora' (I want to eat now) refers to a short-term desire, while 'Quiero aprender chino' (I want to learn Chinese) implies a long-term goal.

Why is it important to use the correct pronoun with 'gustar', 'preferir', and 'querer'?

Using the correct pronoun is important because it ensures the sentence structure and meaning are accurate. These pronouns clarify to whom the desire belongs and affect how the verb is conjugated in the sentence.