keˈɾeʁ

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Translation

to want; to wish

Word origin

From Latin quaerere ('to seek, to ask for').

Origin
Latin
Root
quaerere
English cognates
query, quest, require

Grammar

Verb typeirregular

Irregular verb. A full conjugation table for irregular verbs is coming soon. For now, use a reference like Wordreference or RAE.

Examples

copo suco.

I want a glass of juice.

sair hoje ?

Do you want to go out tonight?

aquele emprego.

She really wanted that job.

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