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quer-se bem

[KÉ-rə-sə bɛ̃]
verb phrase
one wishes well; to be well-intentioned
1. Third person singular present of the reflexive verb 'querer-se bem', expressing the idea that someone has good intentions or wishes well for others or themselves
When someone quer-se bem, they act with good intentions.
Quando alguém quer-se bem, age com boas intenções.
2. To care for oneself; to have self-respect or self-regard
He quer-se bem and takes care of his health.
Ele quer-se bem e cuida da sua saúde.
Synonyms
deseja-se bemtem boas intençõescuida de si mesmorespeita-se
Antonyms
prejudica-semagoar-senegligencia-se

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
quer-se bem
Common in spoken and written Portuguese
Portugal
quer-se bem
Standard usage; also used in formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

querer bem a alguém
desejar-se bem
ter boas intenções
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