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dear in Spanish

dear in Spanish is entrañable, querido, caro — dear means regarded with deep affection or love.

dear in Spanish

entrañable
adj
querido
adj
Loved; lovable.
caro
adj
Loved; lovable.
amable
adj
Loving, affectionate, heartfelt
tierno
adj
Loving, affectionate, heartfelt
precioso
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.
estimado
adj
A formal way to start (possibly after my) addressing somebody at the beginning of a letter, memo etc.
estimado
adj
A formal way to start (often after my) addressing somebody one likes or regards kindly.
estimada
adj
A formal way to start (often after my) addressing somebody one likes or regards kindly.
señor mío
adj
A formal way to start (often after my) addressing somebody one likes or regards kindly.
señora mía
adj
A formal way to start (often after my) addressing somebody one likes or regards kindly.
amiga mía
adj
An ironic way to start (often after my) addressing an inferior or someone one dislikes.
amigo mío
adj
An ironic way to start (often after my) addressing an inferior or someone one dislikes.
compa mío
adj
An ironic way to start (often after my) addressing an inferior or someone one dislikes.
compadre
adj
An ironic way to start (often after my) addressing an inferior or someone one dislikes.
cuate
adj
An ironic way to start (often after my) addressing an inferior or someone one dislikes.
guapo
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 Spanish

Common Spanish translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "dear" in Spanish?

"dear" in Spanish is entrañable, querido, caro. 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 Spanish, "dear" is entrañable, querido, caro.

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

Yes — Spanish has 16 translations listed for "dear": entrañable, querido, caro, amable, tierno, precioso.

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