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Why is it Quiero viajar and not Quiero viajarme?
In Spanish, querer (meaning to want) is usually followed directly by an infinitive like viajar, without adding any reflexive pronoun. We only add reflexive pronouns (me, te, se, etc.) when the verb itself is reflexive (e.g., lavarse, to wash oneself), which viajar is not.
Why do we say a Madrid instead of using any other preposition?
When talking about going or traveling to a specific destination in Spanish, we use the preposition a to express movement toward that place. So “viajar a Madrid” directly translates to “to travel to Madrid.”
Why don't we say Quiero viajar para Madrid?
Although para can sometimes mean “to” or “toward,” it implies a purpose or destination in a broader sense. In the context of traveling to a city, the most common and natural choice is a. You might hear para Madrid in certain regional variations or contexts focusing on purpose, but a Madrid is standard for simple destinations.
Is Quiero the only way to express "I want" in Spanish?
No. You can use Me gustaría viajar a Madrid (literally, It would please me to travel to Madrid) for a more polite or softer expression of desire. You can also say Deseo viajar a Madrid, which is more formal or indicates a strong wish.
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