Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

querer

verb
/keˈɾeɾ/
Definition
To want or desire something.
Examples
  • Eu quero um livro. (I want a book.)
  • Ela quer viajar nas férias. (She wants to travel during the vacation.)
  • Você quer um café? (Do you want a coffee?)
Meaning
In English, ‘querer’ translates to ‘to want’ or ‘to wish for’. It is commonly used to express a desire for something or someone.
Synonyms
  • desejar
  • anhelar
  • almejar