This is the 900th most frequent Spanish word.
quiso
"Quiso" means "he/she/it wanted" or "you wanted" (formal), referring to a completed action in the past.
Here, 'quiso' is the preterite form of the verb 'querer', indicating a completed action of wanting or desiring at a specific time in the past.
Él quiso aprender a tocar la guitarra desde joven.
He wanted to learn to play the guitar since he was young.
In this sentence, 'quiso' suggests an attempt or effort in the past tense to do something—specifically, to help, clarifying an intention or action performed in the past.
María quiso ayudar a su amiga en el proyecto, pero no pudo.
Maria tried to help her friend with the project, but she couldn't.
Here, 'quiso' conveys a strong intention or emotional volition, representing a past desire to persevere despite challenges.