This is the 332nd most frequent Portuguese word.
quer
"Quer" means "wants" or "desires."
In this sentence, 'quer' is the third-person singular present form of the verb 'querer', expressing a desire for something.
Ele quer um carro novo.
He wants a new car.
Here, 'quer' is a formal or neutral way to ask someone which option they prefer, as part of a question.
Quer um café ou um chá?
Do you want a coffee or a tea?
In this instance, 'quer' is used to indicate the conditional emotional state of the subject, showing determination or resolution if a condition is met.