queria

This is the 811th most frequent Portuguese word.


queria

"Queria" means "wanted" or "would like" in English, depending on context.


In this sentence, 'queria' expresses a polite or hypothetical desire, often used imperfectly in these cases in Portuguese.

Eu queria aprender mais sobre línguas estrangeiras.

I would like to learn more about foreign languages.


Here, 'queria' conveys a past intention or desire, reflecting what was wished for at a prior time.

Ela disse que queria pizza para o jantar.

She said that she wanted pizza for dinner.


In this sentence, 'queria' expresses a conditional desire depending on an unreal situation, which is common in if-clauses.

Se eu fosse rico, queria viajar pelo mundo.

If I were rich, I would like to travel around the world.