querer
to want
Beginner Verb
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Pronunciation
/keˈɾeɾ/
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Cultural Note
In Portuguese, 'Eu queria...' (imperfect) is softer and more polite than 'Eu quero...' (present), similar to English 'I would like...' vs 'I want...'. The expression 'querer dizer' means 'to mean': 'O que quer dizer isso?' (What does that mean?). 'Querer bem' means 'to be fond of' someone.
📝 Example Sentences
Eu quero um café, por favor.
I want a coffee, please.
O que você quer fazer hoje?
What do you want to do today?
Ela não quis ir à festa.
She didn't want to go to the party.