Spanish Phrase
¿Qué resultado quieres?
Meaning
This question asks someone which specific outcome they are looking for or would like to achieve. It can refer to anything from a test score to a business goal, depending on context.
When to use
Use it when you need to clarify a person’s desired end‑state, such as during project planning, studying, cooking, or any situation where multiple possible results exist.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Quéresultadoquieres
Qué (interrogative pronoun)
Used at the beginning of a question to ask for specific information; it always carries an accent.
resultado (noun)
A masculine singular noun meaning “result” or “outcome.”
quieres (verb querer)
Second‑person singular present of querer ‘to want.’ No subject pronoun is needed because the verb ending indicates “tú.”
Word order in questions
In Spanish, the interrogative word can be followed directly by the noun and then the verb; no inversion is required.
🗨In Conversation
¿Qué resultado quieres del examen?
What result do you want from the exam?
Quiero aprobar con una buena nota, al menos un ocho.
I want to pass with a good grade, at least an eight.
✕Common Mistakes
¿Que resultado quieres?
Missing accent; the interrogative form must be “qué.”
¿Qué resultado quieres tú?
Adding the subject pronoun “tú” after the verb is redundant in this simple question and can sound overly emphatic.
¿Qué resultada quieres?
Using the feminine form “resultada” is incorrect; the noun is masculine.
↔Alternatives
¿Qué resultado deseas?
What result do you wish for?
¿Qué resultado prefieres?
Which result do you prefer?
¿Qué resultado buscas?
What result are you looking for?
Cultural Tip
In written Spanish, the opening and closing question marks are mandatory; omitting the opening mark is a common error for learners. Also, “qué” always carries an accent in questions, even when it appears in the middle of a sentence. The phrase is neutral in register, suitable for both formal and informal contexts, but you might choose “deseas” or “prefieres” for a more polite tone.