Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
queira
Verb
/ˈkeɪɹə/
Definition
It is the third-person singular present subjunctive form of the verb ‘querer’, which means ‘to want’ or ‘to wish’ in Portuguese.
Examples
- Se você queira estudar, estou aqui para ajudar. (If you want to study, I am here to help.)
- Espero que ela queira participar da reunião. (I hope she wants to participate in the meeting.)
Meaning
The term ‘queira’ is used to express a desire, request, or wish in a polite or formal context. It is often used when the speaker is making a suggestion or expressing hope that someone will want to do something.
Synonyms
- ande (may want)
- deseje (desire)
- preferia (would prefer)