No. 633 in Portuguese
querem
"Querem" means "they want" or "you (plural) want" in English.
In a sentence
Eles querem viajar nas férias.
They want to travel during the holidays.
Here, 'querem' is the third person plural form of the verb 'querer' (to want), indicating desire.
As crianças querem aprender a nadar.
The children want to learn how to swim.
In this instance, 'querem' again indicates desire, used for emphasis on a goal.
Por que vocês querem sair tão cedo?
Why do you all want to leave so early?
'Querem' here is used for expressing the inclination or plan within a group addressed in the second person plural.
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