How is the word querer translated from Portuguese to English

English translation
want
verb

Desejar ter ou fazer algo.

To wish to have or do something.

Examples with “querer”

See how the word “querer” is used in sentences

  • Quero um café. — I want a coffee.

  • Quero aprender francês este ano. — I want to learn French this year.

  • Quero um telemóvel novo pelos anos. — I want a new phone for my birthday.

  • Vivem na necessidade apesar de trabalharem muito. — They live in want despite working hard.

  • O que queres para o teu aniversário? — What do you want for your birthday?

  • Queres sair para jantar? — Do you want to go out for dinner?

  • Queres café ou chá? — Do you want coffee or tea?

  • A instituição ajuda sobretudo quem vive na necessidade. — The charity helps those in want the most.

  • Eles querem o relatório terminado até sexta-feira. — They want the report finished by Friday.

  • Ela quer um portátil novo para o trabalho. — She wants a new laptop for work.

  • Ela vai querer ajuda com o projeto. — She will want help with her project.

  • Há necessidade neste bairro? — Is there want in this neighborhood?

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