Breakdown of Quiero una tapa de tortilla.
de
of
un
a, an, some
querer
to want; to love (a person)
la tortilla
the Spanish omelette
la tapa
the tapa (small dish)
Questions & Answers about Quiero una tapa de tortilla.
Why doesn't this sentence start with Yo?
In Spanish, the verb ending usually tells you who is doing the action. Quiero already means I want, so adding Yo isn't necessary unless you want to emphasize it, as in I want a tapa, but he does not.
Why is the verb spelled quiero instead of quero?
The infinitive verb for to want is querer. It is a stem-changing verb, meaning the e in the root changes to ie when we conjugate it for most forms, including the I form (quiero).
Does tortilla here refer to the Mexican flatbread?
Not in Spain! In Spanish (Spain), a tortilla (or tortilla de patatas) is a thick, traditional omelette made with eggs, potatoes, and usually onions. It is a classic dish you will see in almost every bar.
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