wondering why the same.
  • goospanish June 2014
    I'd like to pay the bill.    

    Yo quisiera pagar la cuenta.    


    I'd like to pay cash.    

    Me gustaría pagar en efectivo.    

    Both say  I'd like  should the first one be  I want sort of    and why not
    yo quiero pagar la cuenta   and  Me gusta pagar en efectivo     Seem like both
    are in present
  • Carmen2013 June 2014
    Hola:

    To say "I´d like...", you can say ME GUSTARÍA, QUISIERA and QUIERO. The first two are more formal.

    "ME GUSTA" can only be used to explain a preference (I like foreign films and indie music)
    not to ask for something or to order something.

    Imagine that you´re in a bar and want a bier, you´d say: "Me gustaría una cerveza, por favor", if you say "me gusta la cerveza" you are just expressing your preference, not asking for a bier.

    Saludos,

    Carmen.
  • goospanish July 2014
    Thank you Carmen that is very clear.