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How to Say ‘I wanted to bring something simple.’ in Spain Spanish

Quería traer algo simple.

keh-REE-ah trah-EHR AHL-goh SEEM-pleh

[keh-REE-ah trah-EHR AHL-goh SEEM-pleh]

Phrase Breakdown

Quería traer

keh-REE-ah trah-EHR

I wanted to bring

Imperfect of querer plus infinitive, expressing a past intention or desire.

Example

Quería traer algo para ti.

I wanted to bring something for you.

Words in this phrase

Quería

[keh-REE-ah]

I wanted

Polite way to explain what you intended to do.

Example

Quería hacer algo especial hoy.

I wanted to do something special today.

traer

[trah-EHR]

to bring

To carry or bring something along as a gift or contribution.

Example

Siempre intento traer algo útil.

I always try to bring something useful.

Algo simple

AHL-goh SEEM-pleh

Something simple

Refers to something not fancy or elaborate.

Example

Traje algo simple.

I brought something simple.

Words in this phrase

algo

[AHL-goh]

something

Used for an unspecified thing.

Example

Algo pequeño basta para quedar bien.

Something small is enough to make a good impression.

simple

[SEEM-pleh]

simple

Describes a gift as modest and not excessive.

Example

Prefiero un regalo simple y sincero.

I prefer a simple and sincere gift.

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