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querida

[kɛˈɾidɐ]
adjective/nounfemininepl: queridas
dear, beloved, darling
1. A woman or girl who is loved or deeply cared for; a beloved person
She is my querida, my most beloved.
Ela é minha querida, a minha mais amada.
2. Used as an affectionate form of address for a female loved one
Querida, I missed you so much.
Querida, senti muito a sua falta.
3. Adjective meaning dear, beloved, or cherished
My querida mother will always be in my heart.
Minha mãe querida sempre estará no meu coração.
NYC Slang
babe, boo, honey, sweetheart
Synonyms
amadadiletaestimadaquerença
Antonyms
odiadadesprezada

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
querida
Common in both formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
querida
Frequently used as a term of endearment in daily conversation
São Paulo
querida
Standard usage, common in romantic and familial contexts
Portugal
querida
Traditional and formal usage, often in literary or affectionate contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

meu(minha) querida(o)
querida do coração
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