Nosotros queremos comer pan.

We want to eat bread.

Breakdown of Nosotros queremos comer pan.

• querer: to want
• el pan: the bread
• comer: to eat
• nosotros: we

Questions & Answers about Nosotros queremos comer pan.

Why do we use "Nosotros" when "queremos" already indicates "we"?

In Spanish, the verb ending often makes the subject clear, so queremos by itself can mean "we want." The pronoun nosotros (we) can be added for emphasis, clarity, or to avoid confusion, but it's not always necessary. In everyday speech, you'll frequently hear people drop subject pronouns altogether.

Could I say "Nosotras queremos comer pan" instead?

Yes. If the group is entirely made up of women, you’d typically use nosotras. If you have at least one male in the group or it’s a mixed group, nosotros is used. In daily conversations, sometimes people just say queremos without any pronoun at all.

How come "comer" is in the infinitive form and not conjugated like "comemos"?

When querer (to want) is followed by another verb, that second verb remains in the infinitive form (here, comer). This is a standard construction in Spanish for "want + to do something." You only conjugate the main verb (querer), and keep the second verb in the infinitive.

Why is "pan" used without saying "el pan"?

In Spanish, when talking about something in a general, non-specific sense—like "bread" in general—you can often leave out the article el. You could say queremos comer el pan if you’re referring to specific bread (for example, bread that you just bought or one that you see in front of you). But for bread in general, comer pan is correct and natural.

What is the difference between "querer" and "desear"?

Both querer and desear mean "to want," but desear feels slightly more formal or stronger, often translating to "to wish" or "to desire." Querer is very common and natural for everyday uses, like asking for things, talking about what you want to do, etc.