'We Would Like' in Spanish | Polite Spanish Phrases

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“Nos gustaría” is the standard polite group request, while “quisiéramos” works well when asking for help or a service.

Translating “we would like” into Spanish isn’t hard, yet the best choice shifts with context. A waiter hears one kind of request. A teacher hears another. A business email has its own tone.

This page gives you the phrases Spanish speakers reach for, plus the sentence shapes that sound right. You’ll get ready-to-say lines, then a short practice set near the end so it sticks.

One extra win: you’ll learn why “gustar” shows up so often, and how to avoid sentences that feel like a word-by-word copy from English.

‘We Would Like’ in Spanish For Polite Requests

If you want one safe, polite option, start with nos gustaría. It’s the “we” form people use when ordering, requesting, or asking for something in a gentle way.

You’ll also hear quisiéramos. It leans on querer (“to want”) and can feel direct but still polite, since it’s set in a conditional form.

Nos gustaría As The Default Choice

Nos gustaría comes from gustar. In Spanish, this verb works like “to be pleasing” rather than “to like” in English. That’s why the grammar flips.

Most of the time, you’ll use it with an infinitive (a verb in its base form) or with a noun.

Nos gustaría pedir agua. (We’d like to order water.)
Nos gustaría una mesa para dos. (We’d like a table for two.)
Nos gustaría saber el precio. (We’d like to know the price.)

Quisiéramos When You Prefer Querer

Quisiéramos is the “we” conditional form tied to querer. It’s useful when you’re asking someone to do something, or when you’re requesting a service.

It pairs well with an infinitive or a noun, just like nos gustaría.

Quisiéramos hablar con usted. (We’d like to speak with you.)
Quisiéramos una cita para mañana. (We’d like an appointment for tomorrow.)
Quisiéramos más información. (We’d like more information.)

Other Polite Options You’ll Hear

Nos encantaría means “we’d love to,” with a warmer tone. It’s great for invitations or friendly plans, and it can feel too strong for formal complaints.

You may also hear querríamos (“we would want”). It’s grammatical, but many speakers lean toward quisiéramos in polite requests.

Saying “We Would Like” In Spanish In Daily Speech

Now let’s build sentences that sound natural. The trick is picking the right structure, then matching the verb to what comes after it.

Use Gustaría With A Verb

When you want to say “we’d like to + verb,” Spanish often uses an infinitive after nos gustaría.

Pattern: Nos gustaría + infinitive.

Nos gustaría probar el postre.
Nos gustaría reservar.
Nos gustaría estudiar juntos.

Use Gustaría With A Noun

When you want “we’d like + thing,” the “thing” is the subject in Spanish grammar, so the verb agrees with it.

Pattern: Nos gustaría + noun.

Nos gustaría una sopa.
Nos gustaría el menú.
Nos gustaría más tiempo.

Match Singular And Plural

If what you’re asking for is plural, Spanish often uses gustarían instead of gustaría. This detail is easy to miss, yet it’s one that native speakers notice.

Nos gustaría una habitación. (one room)
Nos gustarían dos habitaciones. (two rooms)
Nos gustarían unas servilletas. (some napkins)

Ask For Someone Else To Do Something

When your request is about another person’s action, Spanish often uses que + subjunctive.

Nos gustaría que nos ayudara.
Nos gustaría que nos trajeran la cuenta.
Nos gustaría que revisen el documento.

What You Mean In English	Spanish Option	When It Fits
We’d like a table for two	Nos gustaría una mesa para dos	Restaurants, cafés, waiting lists
We’d like to order	Nos gustaría pedir	Ordering food, drinks, tickets
We’d like an appointment	Quisiéramos una cita	Clinics, offices, services
We’d like to speak with you	Quisiéramos hablar con usted	Front desks, calls, formal meetings
We’d like to know the price	Nos gustaría saber el precio	Shopping, rentals, bookings
We’d like you to help us	Nos gustaría que nos ayudara	Asking someone to act
We’d love to join	Nos encantaría unirnos	Friendly invites, plans, group activities
We’d like more information	Quisiéramos más información	Email, forms, service questions
We’d like to buy two tickets	Nos gustaría comprar dos boletos	Events, transport, ticket windows

Ready-Made Lines For Meals, Shops, And Travel

When you’re speaking live, you don’t want to build sentences from scratch. These lines are short, polite, and easy to adapt.

At A Restaurant

Use nos gustaría for orders, changes, and requests. Add por favor when you want a softer edge.

Nos gustaría el menú, por favor.
Nos gustaría pedir ahora.
Nos gustaría una botella de agua.
Nos gustaría que nos trajeran la cuenta, por favor.

In A Shop Or At A Counter

When asking about products, prices, or sizes, keep it simple. Spanish favors direct nouns and clear verbs.

Nos gustaría ver ese modelo.
Nos gustaría saber si hay otra talla.
Quisiéramos pagar con tarjeta.
Nos gustaría cambiar esto.

Hotels And Bookings

Bookings often need dates and numbers. Put those details after the main phrase so the request stays easy to follow.

Nos gustaría reservar para el viernes.
Nos gustaría una habitación con dos camas.
Quisiéramos extender la reserva un día más.

Email And Formal Notes

Written Spanish often uses full sentences and a clear request. Keep verbs plain, and avoid slang.

Quisiéramos solicitar información sobre el curso.
Nos gustaría confirmar la fecha y la hora.
Nos gustaría que revisen el archivo adjunto.

Template	Spanish Pattern	Swap In Your Details
We’d like + thing	Nos gustaría + noun	una mesa / el menú / una cita
We’d like to + verb	Nos gustaría + infinitive	pedir / reservar / saber
We’d like you to + action	Nos gustaría que + subjunctive	nos ayude / revisen / nos llamen
We’d like to speak with…	Quisiéramos hablar con + person	usted / el gerente / la profesora
We’d like an appointment	Quisiéramos una cita + time	hoy / mañana / esta semana
We’d like to confirm…	Nos gustaría confirmar + noun	la fecha / el pago / la reserva
We’d love to…	Nos encantaría + infinitive	asistir / unirnos / participar
We’d like more info	Quisiéramos más información	sobre el curso / sobre el precio

Common Mistakes That Make Requests Sound Off

Most errors come from copying English grammar too closely. Fixing them is easier than it feels once you spot the pattern.

Mistake: Using “Queremos” For A Polite Request

Queremos means “we want,” and it can sound blunt in a request. Use quisiéramos or nos gustaría when you’re asking for service, a favor, or a change.

Mistake: Forgetting Plural Agreement

If the thing you want is plural, switch to gustarían. This one change can make your Spanish sound smoother.

Mistake: Skipping The Person You’re Speaking To

Spanish often signals respect through usted in formal settings. If you’re speaking to staff, a teacher, or an office, try phrases that include usted.

Quisiéramos hablar con usted.
Nos gustaría pedirle un favor.

Mistake: Overloading A Single Sentence

If you have dates, names, and details, split the request into two short sentences. Spanish sounds cleaner that way.

Nos gustaría reservar.Sería para el viernes a las siete.
Quisiéramos una cita.Es para dos personas.

Mini Practice Set To Lock It In

Try these out loud. Say the Spanish line once, then swap the bold words for your own details.

Prompts

We’d like a table for four.
We’d like to order now.
We’d like two tickets.
We’d like to know the price.
We’d like you to help us.
We’d like to confirm the reservation.

Answer Key

Nos gustaría una mesa para cuatro.
Nos gustaría pedir ahora.
Nos gustaría comprar dos boletos.
Nos gustaría saber el precio.
Nos gustaría que nos ayudara.
Nos gustaría confirmar la reserva.

‘We Would Like’ in Spanish | Polite Spanish Phrases