What is the Spanish word for "dear"?

Learn how to say "dear" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

dear

Spanish

querido

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Alternative translations of "dear"

estimado/a
caro

Examples of how to use "dear" in Spanish

English
My dear friend I miss you very much.
Spanish
Mi querido amigo, te extraño mucho.
English
This gift is very dear to me.
Spanish
Este regalo es muy querido para mí.
English
She called her sister a dear friend.
Spanish
Ella llamó a su hermana una amiga querida.
English
The coat was too dear for him.
Spanish
El abrigo era demasiado caro para él.
English
Dear customers, the store opens at nine.
Spanish
Queridos clientes, la tienda abre a las nueve.

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My dear friend I miss you very much.

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