No. 2,851 in Spanish
quiera
"Quiera" means "might want" or "whoever" depending on context.
In a sentence
Vaya donde quiera y encontrar su felicidad.
Go wherever you want and find your happiness.
Here 'quiera' is used as part of the expression 'donde quiera', meaning 'wherever', to indicate an undefined place.
Quien quiera aprender puede asistir a las clases gratuitas.
Whoever wants to learn can attend the free classes.
Here 'quiera' is used within 'quien quiera', meaning 'whoever', referring to an undefined individual open to learning.
Haz lo que quieras con respeto y consideración.
Do whatever you want with respect and consideration.
Here 'quiera' appears in 'lo que quieras', meaning 'whatever', indicating an undefined action subject to one's desire.
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