querido
dear; darling
Pronunciation
/kɨˈɾidu/
Cultural Note
'Querido/a' is widely used as both an adjective and a term of address. In Portugal, it is a warm but somewhat traditional endearment. In Brazil, it is also used casually among friends, not just romantic partners. Letters and emails often begin with 'Querido/a' as a salutation.
📝 Example Sentences
Querido, já chegaste a casa?
Darling, have you arrived home yet?
A minha querida avó faz anos hoje.
My dear grandmother has her birthday today.
És a pessoa mais querida da minha vida.
You are the dearest person in my life.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine_plural | queridas |
| masculine_plural | queridos |
| feminine_singular | querida |
| masculine_singular | querido |
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