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    Querian (en. They wanted)

    /keˈɾjan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To express a desire or need for something.
    They wanted to go to the movies on Saturday.
    Ellos querían ir al cine el sábado.
    To feel love or affection for someone.
    My grandparents always loved their grandchildren a lot.
    Mis abuelos siempre querían mucho a sus nietos.
    To have the intention of doing something.
    They wanted to learn to play the guitar.
    Querían aprender a tocar la guitarra.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'quaerere', which means 'to seek'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    they loved a lot
    Expresses deep affection or love for someone.
    querían mucho
    what they wanted
    Referring to something that was longed for or desired.
    lo que querían
    deep down they wanted
    Refers to a hidden or true desire of someone.
    en el fondo querían

    Related Words

    want
    Verb that means to wish or intend to.
    querer
    desire
    Feeling of wanting something.
    deseo
    longing
    Intense desire to obtain something.
    anhelo

    Slang Meanings

    To want something intensely or passionately.
    I like that song so much that I would always want to listen to it.
    Esa canción me gusta tanto que siempre querría escucharla.
    To wish to be in a specific place or situation.
    If I could, I would want to live at the beach.
    Si pudiera, querría vivir en la playa.