Querer
Example: Quiero comer pizza esta noche con mis amigos.
Definition
"Querer" is a verb meaning to desire or want something or someone. It expresses a wish, intention, or preference, as in the phrase 'Quiero comer pizza esta noche con mis amigos,' which means 'I want to eat pizza tonight with my friends.'
Etymology
The verb "querer" comes from the Latin word 'quaerere,' which means 'to seek' or 'to ask for.' Over time, its meaning evolved in Spanish to express desire or love. Did you know? Although 'querer' originally meant 'to seek,' it now primarily means 'to want' or 'to love.'
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"Querer" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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