Quiero probar la magdalena deliciosa.

I want to try the delicious cupcake.

Breakdown of Quiero probar la magdalena deliciosa.

• yo: I
• querer: to want
• delicioso: delicious
• la magdalena: the cupcake
• probar: to try

Questions & Answers about Quiero probar la magdalena deliciosa.

Why do we say Quiero instead of Querer?

In Spanish, Quiero is the first-person singular present tense form of the verb querer (meaning to want). Querer is the infinitive, so you use Quiero to say I want.

What does probar mean, and how is it different from intentar or tratar?

Probar usually means to taste or to try something (often food or drink). On the other hand, intentar and tratar mean to try (to do something) in a more general sense of attempting an action. Here, because you’re talking about tasting a muffin, probar is the right verb choice.

Why is it la magdalena and not el magdalena?

In Spanish, magdalena is a feminine noun, so it takes the article la. Many words ending in -a are feminine, and magdalena follows this pattern.

Could I say la deliciosa magdalena instead of la magdalena deliciosa?

Yes, you can. Both orders are grammatically correct, but the emphasis slightly changes. La deliciosa magdalena might put a bit more emphasis on how delicious the muffin is, while la magdalena deliciosa sounds more descriptive and straightforward.

Is there a big difference between Quiero and Me gustaría when asking for something?

Quiero means I want and is direct, but it’s commonly used in casual situations. Me gustaría means I would like and is more polite or formal. Both are acceptable, but in a more polite context, Me gustaría probar la magdalena deliciosa might sound friendlier.