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)