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"Adorar" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to adore", and "querer" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to want". Learn more about the difference between "adorar" and "querer" below.
adorar(
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rahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
2. (to revere)
a. to worship
Los griegos antiguos eran politeístas y adoraban a dioses como Zeus y Apolo.The Ancient Greeks were polytheists who worshiped gods like Zeus and Apollo.
b. to adore
Se negó a renegar de su fe y adorar ídolos falsos.He refused to renounce his faith and adore false idols.
querer(
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rehr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
5. (romance)
a. love affair
Cuando salió a relucir su querer, el gobernador renunció.When his love affair was exposed, the governor resigned.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
quererse
A reciprocal verb is a verb that indicates that two or more subjects perform an action on each other (e.g., Ellos se abrazan.).
A reflexive verb is a verb that indicates that the subject performs an action on itself (e.g., Miguel se lava.).
