What does quisiera mean in English?

"Quisiera" in Spanish means "I would like" or "I would want". It's a polite way to express a desire or preference, often used in situations where you're asking for something or making a request.

Here are some examples of how it can be used:

* Quisiera una taza de café. (I would like a cup of coffee.)

* Quisiera ir al cine esta noche. (I would like to go to the cinema tonight.)

* Quisiera saber más sobre eso. (I would like to know more about that.)

It's important to note that "quisiera" is in the conditional mood, which makes it a more polite and less direct way of expressing your desire compared to simply saying "quiero" (I want).