13:48 Oct 12, 2000 |
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5 | "dear" |
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na | dear, honey, beloved, etc. etc. etc. |
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na | dear |
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na | darling, sweetie, sweetie pie, honeydew, my love,...... |
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na | mistress, concubine |
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na | darling (or lover/mistress) |
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dear, honey, beloved, etc. etc. etc. Explanation: The context is needed here to see what term fits the best. But these are some translations of querida. Hope this helps! :) |
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dear Explanation: As the head of a letter addressed to someone, or as an endearing term. Formally, "beloved," but also any of many affectionate terms used among lovers, sweethearts, parents & children, etc. Sweetie. Darling. Honey. (sarcastic context: Esteemed one. |
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darling, sweetie, sweetie pie, honeydew, my love,...... Explanation: .......... .......... .......... ......... ........... :) |
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mistress, concubine Explanation: Although less commonly used, it may mean 'mistress, concubine' if the sentence reads "él tiene una querida en el centro de la ciudad" or something like that. Simon &Schuster International Dictionary |
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darling (or lover/mistress) Explanation: it is either a term of endearment, or mistress depending on the context |
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"dear" Explanation: It highly depends on context. In a letter followed by a name means dear, but can also mean mistress. I would not recommend use it at loud because it is usually sarcastic, people uses "querida" (or the masculine querido, but rare) when they are mad with someone. It is like saying "woman, you..." |
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