Querra (en. Want)

/ˈkerra/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A strong wish or longing for something.
Her desire to travel has led her to plan a trip around the world.
Su querra por viajar la ha llevado a planear un viaje alrededor del mundo.
An unfulfilled desire or an excessive ambition.
The desire for power can corrupt people.
La querra por el poder puede corromper a las personas.

Etymology

From Latin 'carrere', which means 'to run' or 'to desire'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

desire for power
Desire for control or dominance over others.
querra de poder
desire for knowledge
Yearning to learn and acquire wisdom.
querra de conocimiento
to have a strong desire
To be highly motivated or eager to achieve something.
tener mucha querra

Related Words

to want
To have the desire for something.
querer
desire
A feeling of wanting something.
deseo
yearning
Vehement desire for something.
anhelo

Slang Meanings

In some contexts, it is used to refer to a person who constantly wants more.
I can't believe he's always asking for more things; he's a true desire.
No puedo creer que siempre esté pidiendo más cosas, es una verdadera querra.
Expression of a strong unfulfilled desire.
That party was amazing; it left me wanting more.
Esa fiesta fue increíble, me dejó con una querra de más.