Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

quis

verb
/kis/
Definition
The past tense of the verb ‘querer’ in Portuguese, meaning ‘to want.’
Examples
  • Eu quis comprar um carro novo. (I wanted to buy a new car.)
  • Ela quis visitar o museu. (She wanted to visit the museum.)
Meaning
It expresses a desire or a wish that occurred in the past.
Synonyms
  • Desejei (I wished)
  • Queria (I was wanting)
  • Intendi (I longed)