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.