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dear in Portuguese

dear in Portuguese is querido, caro, prezado — dear means regarded with deep affection or love.

dear in Portuguese

querido
adj
Loved; lovable.
caro
adj
Loved; lovable.
caro
adj
Precious to or greatly valued by someone.
querido
adj
A formal way to start (possibly after my) addressing somebody at the beginning of a letter, memo etc.
caro
adj
A formal way to start (possibly after my) addressing somebody at the beginning of a letter, memo etc.
prezado
adj
A formal way to start (possibly after my) addressing somebody at the beginning of a letter, memo etc.
querido
adj
A formal way to start (often after my) addressing somebody one likes or regards kindly.
cara
adj
An ironic way to start (often after my) addressing an inferior or someone one dislikes.
caro
adj
An ironic way to start (often after my) addressing an inferior or someone one dislikes.

What does "dear" mean?

  1. adj Regarded with deep affection or love.
    "She's a dear friend of mine."
  2. adj Costly; expensive.
    "Petrol has become much dearer this year."
  3. adj Used as a polite way to open a letter or address someone.
    "Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing to enquire about..."
  4. intj Used to express surprise, pity, or mild disapproval, often as "oh dear".
    "Oh dear, I think we've missed the last train."

dear in a sentence

  • She's a dear friend of mine.
  • His memory remains dear to the whole family.
  • Petrol has become much dearer this year.
  • Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing to enquire about...

Similar words in Portuguese

Common Portuguese translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "dear" in Portuguese?

"dear" in Portuguese is querido, caro, prezado. dear means: Regarded with deep affection or love.

How do you use "dear" in a sentence?

Example: "She's a dear friend of mine." In Portuguese, "dear" is querido, caro, prezado.

Are there other ways to say "dear" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 4 translations listed for "dear": querido, caro, prezado, cara.

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