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"Apreciar" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to appreciate", and "querer" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to want". Learn more about the difference between "apreciar" and "querer" below.
apreciar(
ah
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preh
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syahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to appreciate
Aprecio mucho una buena taza de café cuando hace frío en la mañana.I really appreciate a good cup of coffee when it's cold in the morning.
a. to be fond of
Eres un excelente amigo y te aprecio mucho.You are a great friend and I am really fond of you.
3. (to see)
apreciarse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
4. (financial)
a. to appreciate
La empresa se apreció ocho por ciento el año pasado.The company appreciated eight percent last year.
b. to rise
El precio de las acciones de nuestra empresa se apreciaron este año.Our company's stock price rose this year.
a. to appreciate
Se puede apreciar el uso del claroscuro en este cuadro.The use of chiaroscuro can be appreciated in this painting.
querer(
keh
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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.).
