What does "querer" mean in English?

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Spanish

querer

English

want

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Alternative translations of "querer"

love
wish
like
desire

Examples of how to use "querer" in Spanish

Spanish
Siempre quiso aprender a tocar guitarra.
English
He always wanted to learn to play guitar.
Spanish
Quiero aprender español todos los días.
English
I want to learn Spanish every day.
Spanish
Quise ayudar, pero llegué tarde.
English
I tried to help, but I arrived late.
Spanish
Ella quería un perro cuando era niña.
English
She wanted a dog when she was a girl.
Spanish
Mañana querré visitar el museo.
English
Tomorrow I will want to visit the museum.

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Siempre quiso aprender a tocar guitarra.

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