No. 1,079 in Spanish
querido
Dear; beloved; cherished.
In a sentence
Querido amigo, espero que estés bien.
Dear friend, I hope that you are well.
Used as an adjective meaning 'dear' to denote affection or respect.
Es un recuerdo muy querido para mí.
It is a very cherished memory for me.
Used as an adjective meaning 'cherished' to emphasize special value or significance.
Los valores que siempre he querido seguir me guían.
The values that I have always wanted to follow guide me.
Used as a form of the verb 'querer', meaning 'wanted' in a past participle sense to express desire or aspiration.
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