dearadjectivefeminine/kɛˈɾidɐ/mediumque·ri·daPortuguesEnglishEspanolFrancaisDefinitionBeloved or cherished; someone who is held in affection.She is a dear friend.My grandmother is very dear to me.synbelovedcherishedEtymologyDo latim 'carus'Related wordsqueridoquererquerência