The Verb Volere (To Want)
In this lesson, you will learn how to conjugate and use the modal verb volere (to want). Modal verbs are followed by another verb in its infinitive form (ending in -are, -ere, or -ire).
Conjugation of Volere
| Pronoun | Conjugation |
|---|---|
| Io | voglio |
| Tu | vuoi |
| Lui / Lei | vuole |
| Noi | vogliamo |
| Voi | volete |
| Loro | vogliono |
Examples
- Voglio comprare questa gonna. (I want to buy this skirt.)
- Vuoi una camicia nuova? (Do you want a new shirt?)
- Vogliamo pagare con la carta. (We want to pay with the card.)
Common Mistakes
Remember that after volere, the main action verb stays in the infinitive (dictionary form). Do not conjugate both verbs! Say voglio comprare (I want to buy), not voglio compro.
Words
volere
to want
Voglio comprare una giacca.I want to buy a jacket.
la camicia
the shirt
Questa camicia è bella.This shirt is nice.
i pantaloni
the pants / trousers
I pantaloni blu sono cari.The blue pants are expensive.
la gonna
the skirt
Vuoi comprare la gonna rossa?Do you want to buy the red skirt?
la giacca
the jacket
Mi piace questa giacca.I like this jacket.
pagare
to pay
Voglio pagare con la carta.I want to pay with the card.
la carta
the card
Posso pagare con la carta?Can I pay with the card?
i soldi
the money
Ho i soldi.I have the money.
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Patterns
Voglio comprare ___
Expressing what you want to buy (I want to buy ...)
Voglio comprare una camicia.I want to buy a shirt.
Vuoi ___?
Asking what someone else wants (Do you want ...?)
Vuoi questa gonna?Do you want this skirt?