English–Spanish
“dear” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/keˈɾiðo/
Example
¡Querida María, te extrañé mucho!
Dear María, I missed you very much!
How to say “dear” in Spanish
“Dear” in Spanish is querido.
Two people embracing, one whispering the word 'querido'.
Example sentences with querido
Le escribí una carta a mi querido novio.
I wrote a letter to my dear boyfriend.
Tips for using querido
- The word can be sincere or sarcastic depending on tone and context, so vocal delivery often changes the intended warmth.