No. 4,316 in Spanish
quiere
"Quiere" means "wants" or "loves" in English.
In a sentence
Él quiere un libro nuevo.
He wants a new book.
In this sentence, 'quiere' is used to express desire or the act of wanting something.
Ella quiere aprender francés.
She wants to learn French.
Here, 'quiere' indicates the desire to acquire knowledge or skill, showing aspirational intent.
¿Qué quiere decir esta palabra?
What does this word mean?
In this case, 'quiere' is part of a phrase that asks for clarification or meaning, demonstrating its use in a question asking for an interpretation.
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