Meaning
La expresión en inglés «Don't you want to» se traduce al español como «¿No quieres...?». Esta estructura se utiliza para hacer preguntas que implican una sugerencia o para confirmar si alguien tiene el deseo de hacer algo. A menudo, se usa cuando esperamos que la otra persona realmente quiera hacer la acción mencionada o cuando nos sorprende que no lo hayan considerado.
Por ejemplo, si alguien está indeciso sobre ir a una fiesta, podrías decir: «Don't you want to go to the party?» Esto implica que esperas que la persona quiera asistir o que piensas que sería una buena idea que lo hiciera. Es una forma de invitar a la reflexión sobre el deseo o la intención de participar en una actividad.
En términos de estructura, «Don't you want to» se sigue generalmente de un verbo en infinitivo, formando frases como: «Don't you want to try this new restaurant?» o «Don't you want to see the movie tonight?»
En resumen, utilizar «Don't you want to» es una manera amigable y sutil de sugerir o confirmar el interés de alguien en realizar una acción específica, enfatizando la expectativa o sorpresa sobre la situación planteada.
Today's Sentences
- Don’t you want to hold my hand?
- Don’t you want to get some sleep?
- Don’t you want to ride a motorcycle?
- Don’t you want to drink some water?
- Don’t you want to go see the fireworks?
- Writer's Note
01
Don’t you want to hold my hand?
Situation 1
Are you okay?
I think so.
I’d like to go for a walk.
Me gustaría dar un paseo.
Sure, let’s do that.
Don’t you want to hold my hand?
¿No quieres tomar mi mano?
Sorry, I didn’t know you were reaching for my hand.
I would love to hold hands with you.
Me encantaría tomar tu mano.
Situation 2
Don’t you want to hold my hand?
I didn’t know you had feelings for me.
Well, we can show each other how we feel and see.
I don’t think I’m ready to hold hands with you just yet.
I hope that’s okay.
Espero que eso esté bien.
02
Don’t you want to get some sleep?
Situation 1
You’re still playing video games?
Yea, this is how I spend my day off.
Don’t you want to get some sleep?
It’s Sunday night.
Es domingo por la noche.
Really?
I should sleep early today.
Debería dormir temprano hoy.
Situation 2
Don’t you want to get some sleep?
What time is it?
¿Qué hora es?
It’s 2am.
Gosh, where did the time go.
I’d better go to bed.
Será mejor que me vaya a dormir.
03
Don’t you want to ride a motorcycle?
Situation 1
What are your plans after you retire?
Well, I’m gonna buy a scooter.
Don’t you want to ride a motorcycle?
No, I think a scooter would fit my lifestyle more.
Situation 2
I need to buy a car but don’t have enough money.
What do you think I should do?
¿Qué crees que debería hacer?
Don’t you want to ride a motorcycle?
It’s more affordable and easier to get around in.
Es más asequible y más fácil para moverse.
Is it?
I’ve never imagined myself riding a motorcycle.
Nunca me he imaginado montando una motocicleta.
You should consider it.
It’s a great way to get around in a city like this.
Es una excelente manera de moverse en una ciudad como esta.
04
Don’t you want to drink some water?
Situation 1
How was your run today?
It was great.
But it’s really hot outside.
Pero hace mucho calor afuera.
You look exhausted.
Don’t you want to drink some water?
¿No quieres beber un poco de agua?
Yea, I’d love a glass of ice water.
Situation 2
This dish is really good but it’s kind of salty.
Is it?
I think it’s really tasty.
Creo que es realmente delicioso.
Don’t you want to drink some water?
Yea, I’ll order some extra water for us.
05
Don’t you want to go see the fireworks?
Situation 1
I wanna go to the festival in August.
Don’t you want to go see the fireworks?
Didn’t we see the firework festival last year?
We did.
I loved it though.
Me encantó, sin embargo.
Situation 2
Don’t you want to go see the fireworks?
I do.
It was beautiful when we saw them a few years ago.
Fue hermoso cuando los vimos hace unos años.
Fireworks are so breathtaking.
I know the perfect spot to watch the fireworks.
Let’s meet around 8.
Nos encontramos alrededor de las 8.
Writer's Note
We've gone over some helpful sentences that start with "Don't you". Have you ever heard of question tags? A question tag or a tag question is a phrase using "isn’t it?" or "don’t you?" that you add to the end of a statement. We add a question at the end to confirm something that is said and also to encourage the listener to give an answer. Here are a few examples to help you understand.
- You mentioned that you like chocolate ice cream, didn't you?
- She said the office was open at 9am, didn't she?
- This pizza is delicious, isn't it?
- This little black dress is perfect for the occasion, isn't it?
Let's go into a little more detail with positive and negative question tags. Did you know you can have:
- Positive statements with negative question tags
- Negative statements with positive question tags
Positive statements with negative question tags may look like this.
- He's going to be the new CEO, isn't he?
- Being a mom is great, isn't it?
- Christmas is truly the most magical time of year, isn't it?
- You prepared and wrapped the birthday gifts, didn't you?
- The models are on their way to the photo shoot, aren't they?
Negative statements with positive question tags may look like this.
- The couple haven't arrived yet, have they?
- You can't spend even one minute without your phone, can you?
- Starting a conversation with a girl isn't a skill that you're comfortable with, is it?
- They haven't arrived at the airport yet, have they?
- The tour group didn't confirm their itinerary, did they?
