Quererle (en. To love)

/keˈɾeɾle/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To feel love or affection towards a person.

I have loved him a lot since we were children.

Le quiero mucho desde que éramos niños.

To have the intention of caring for and supporting someone.

I have always loved my grandparents and I care for them with great affection.

Siempre he querido a mis abuelos y los cuido con mucho cariño.

To express a positive feeling towards someone.

Even though we don't see each other often, I want you to know that I love you.

Aunque no nos vemos con frecuencia, quiero que sepas que te quiero.

From the verb querer in Spanish, which comes from the Latin 'quaerere'.

To love someone

To have affection or love for that person.

Quererle a alguien

To love him/her a lot

To feel a great fondness for someone.

Quererle mucho

Not to love him/her

Not to have affection for someone.

No quererle

to want

To feel desire or need towards something or someone.

querer

fondness

The place where one feels affection or attachment.

querencia

beloved

A person for whom one feels affection.

querido

I love you, but in an informal tone.

I love you, friend, you are always there for me.

Te quiero, amigo, siempre estás ahí para mí.

Affection for someone in a colloquial context.

I love him, even though we sometimes fight.

Le quiero, aunque a veces nos peleamos.