Querida (en. Dear)

/keˈɾiða/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Term used to refer to a beloved or cherished woman.

My dear mother always supports me.

Mi querida madre siempre me apoya.

Affectionate way to address someone with whom there is an emotional bond.

Dear friend, I'm glad to see you.

Querida amiga, me alegra verte.

Derives from the verb 'querer', which means to desire, to love, or to feel affection for someone.

my dear

expression of affection towards a person.

mi querida

my dear

affectionate way of referring to someone close.

querida mía

dear companion

affectionate term for a colleague.

querida compañera

dear (male)

masculine form of 'querida', referring to a beloved man.

querido

querencia

deep affection or fondness for something or someone.

querencia

Term used among young people to refer affectionately to a female friend.

How are you, dear? Ready to go out?

¿Qué tal, querida? ¿Listas para salir?

Used in romantic relationships to informally refer to a partner.

That is my dear, I always take her everywhere.

Esa es mi querida, siempre la llevo a todos lados.