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"Indefinido" is an adjective which is often translated as "undefined", and "querer" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to want". Learn more about the difference between "indefinido" and "querer" below.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. undefined
La obra está situada en un lugar y en una época indefinida.The play takes place in an undefined space in an unknown time.
b. vague
El pintor pintó formas indefinidas y utilizó colores oscuros.The painted painted vague forms and used dark colors.
a. indefinite
Los jefes sindicalistas convocaron a los obreros a realizar un paro indefinido.Union leaders called construction workers out on a indefinite protest.
b. unlimited
La licencia del programa fue adquirida por tiempo indefinido.The software license was acquired for an unlimited period of time.
a. indefinite
Completa las oraciones con el artículo definido y el indefinido correcto.Fill in the blanks using the correct definite and indefinite articles.
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querer(
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A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
a. to want
Quiero comer chocolate.I want to eat chocolate.
a. to love
Ella todavía te quiere profundamente.She still loves you deeply.
b. to like
El perro te quiere mucho.The dog likes you a lot.
c. to be fond of
Quiero mucho a mis estudiantes.I am very fond of my students.
a. to mean
No sé si quisiste ofenderme, pero lo lograste.I don't know if you meant to offend me, but you did.
b. to try
Hace años que quiero ir a París, pero es demasiado caro.I've been trying to go to Paris for years, but it's too expensive.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. beloved
Llora por el hombre que fue su querer.She cries for the man that was her beloved.
b. love
El primer querer siempre es el más fuerte.First love is always the deepest.
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.).
intransitive verb
a. to want
Estaré en casa todo el fin de semana así que llama cuando quieras.I'll be home all weekend so call when you want.
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.).
reciprocal verb
a. to love each other
Dejaron de quererse.They no longer love each other.
A reflexive verb is a verb that indicates that the subject performs an action on itself (e.g., Miguel se lava.).
reflexive verb
a. to love oneself
Necesitas empezar a quererte más.You need to learn to love yourself more.
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