Quiero tomar un vuelo barato.

I want to take a cheap flight.

Breakdown of Quiero tomar un vuelo barato.

• yo: I
• querer: to want
• un: a
• tomar: to take
• barato: cheap
• el vuelo: the flight

Questions & Answers about Quiero tomar un vuelo barato.

Why is tomar used here instead of other verbs like coger?

In Spain, coger can mean to take as well, so you might hear Quiero coger un vuelo barato with the same meaning. However, tomar is very common and avoids confusion when speaking with people from other Spanish-speaking countries. In Spain specifically, using coger is perfectly acceptable, but learners often stick to tomar because it’s more universally understood across different regions.

What is the role of un in un vuelo barato?

Un is the masculine singular indefinite article, meaning a or an in English. It refers to one example of something in a general sense. So in un vuelo barato, it indicates that you’re looking for a cheap flight among all possible flights.

Does barato change if I’m referring to a flight that’s feminine or plural?

Yes. Barato agrees with the noun in gender and number. For example:
• el vuelo barato (masculine singular) – the cheap flight
• los vuelos baratos (masculine plural) – the cheap flights
• la entrada barata (feminine singular) – the cheap ticket
• las entradas baratas (feminine plural) – the cheap tickets

Are there other ways to say Quiero tomar un vuelo barato more politely?

Yes. You can use Me gustaría (I would like) or Quisiera (I would like) for a more polite tone:
• Me gustaría tomar un vuelo barato.
• Quisiera tomar un vuelo barato.
Both still convey a desire to purchase or take a cheap flight, but with a softer tone.

Can I use desear here instead of querer?

Yes, it’s possible to say Deseo tomar un vuelo barato. Desear means to wish or to desire, which can sound slightly more formal or even stronger in intent. However, Quiero is more commonly used in everyday speech to simply mean I want.