Meaning
Por ejemplo, si alguien dice «I wouldn’t want you to go out in the rain without an umbrella», está sugiriendo que preferiría que la otra persona no saliera bajo la lluvia sin paraguas, probablemente porque podría mojarse y enfermarse. Aquí, la frase se usa para mostrar cuidado y consideración hacia la otra persona.
Esta expresión es común en situaciones donde se quiere ser cortés o mostrar empatía. No implica una prohibición directa, sino más bien un consejo o deseo amable. Es importante recordar que la estructura es un poco más indirecta y suave que simplemente decir «No hagas esto» o «No quiero que hagas esto».
En resumen, «I wouldn’t want you to» es una forma de indicar de manera educada y considerada que preferirías que alguien evitara hacer algo, generalmente por razones de cuidado o preocupación.
Today's Sentences
- I wouldn’t want you to be late.
- I wouldn’t want you to get sick.
- I wouldn’t want you to be alone.
- I wouldn’t want you to eat too much.
- I wouldn’t want you to get into a fight.
- Writer's Note
01
I wouldn’t want you to be late.
Situation 1
Thanks for coming to visit me.
What are you doing later?
¿Qué vas a hacer más tarde?
I’m gonna go visit my Grandma.
How are you for time?
I wouldn’t want you to be late.
No quisiera que llegaras tarde.
I’ve got about 30 minutes before I should get going.
Situation 2
It’s been great catching up with you.
Likewise.
It’s so good to hear that you’re doing well.
Es tan bueno escuchar que te va bien.
Are you okay for time?
I wouldn’t want you to be late.
No quisiera que llegaras tarde.
Actually, I should get going.
I’ve gotta pick up the kids from school.
Tengo que recoger a los niños de la escuela.
02
I wouldn’t want you to get sick.
Situation 1
You should wear something warmer.
Like a sweater or jacket?
The mornings are getting chillier
I wouldn’t want you to get sick.
No quiero que te enfermes.
Okay.
Situation 2
Are you coughing?
Yes, I’ve got a bit of a sore throat.
Can I pick up some medicine for you?
I wouldn’t want you to get sick.
No quisiera que te enfermaras.
If you can, that would be helpful.
I’ve got a sore throat, cough, and sneezing.
Tengo dolor de garganta, tos y estornudos.
03
I wouldn’t want you to be alone.
Situation 1
I’m gonna walk home.
I can give you a ride.
I wouldn’t want you to be alone.
No quisiera que estuvieras sola.
It’s okay.
It’s just a few blocks away.
Está a solo unas pocas cuadras.
Alright.
Let me know when you get home.
Avísame cuando llegues a casa.
Situation 2
My friends were over but they just left.
Are you okay?
I wouldn’t want you to be alone.
No quisiera que estuvieras solo.
I’m okay.
I’ll just clean up a bit before my family gets home.
Solo limpiaré un poco antes de que mi familia llegue a casa.
Well, let me know if you need some company.
04
I wouldn’t want you to eat too much.
Situation 1
Thanks for preparing all this food.
You’re welcome.
It was my pleasure.
Fue un placer.
I just might overeat!
Don’t do that.
I wouldn’t want you to eat too much.
No me gustaría que comieras demasiado.
Situation 2
Is this plate all for me?
It is.
But you don’t have to finish it.
Pero no tienes que terminarlo.
It looks really good.
I wouldn’t want you to eat too much.
05
I wouldn’t want you to get into a fight.
Situation 1
My husband tries to help around the house.
He takes out the garbage and does the dishes.
Saca la basura y lava los platos.
Really? No one ever helps me at our house.
I should ask him why he never does things for me.
Debería preguntarle por qué nunca hace cosas por mí.
I wouldn’t want you to get into a fight.
Some things need to be said.
Situation 2
Well, I don’t think she can be trusted.
Why?
I wouldn’t want you to get into a fight.
So I’m telling you now that she’s been lying.
Así que te lo digo ahora, ella ha estado mintiendo.
Thanks for letting me know.
Writer's Note
It is a contraction of "would not", which makes it sound more natural in conversation. While the literal translation to "Why would not want you to" is grammatically correct, it sounds awkward and is rarely used in modern English. The contraction "wouldn't" helps the sentence flow better and makes it sound more conversational.
