seres queridos
/seɾes keɾidos/from spelling rules
The English phrase "loved ones" is translated into Spanish as seres queridos.
Seres queridos is used to refer to the people a person loves most, such as close family members and partners. It is a warm, slightly formal and respectful way to refer to family and close friends, often used in contexts involving emotional support or bereavement.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "loved beings". The word seres means "beings" and queridos means "loved".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the phrase queridos míos means "my dear ones".
How do you pronounce it?
/seɾes keɾidos/
Did you know?
- While seres queridos is used for 'loved ones', the word ser is also the root of the Spanish word for 'being' in a biological or metaphysical sense, treating humans as just one type of ser vivo or 'living being'.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, the circle of seres queridos traditionally includes compadres, the godparents of one's children and their spouses.
- In Spanish, the root of seres queridos is the verb querer, which is used for both 'to want' and 'to love'. This creates a linguistic link between the act of desiring something and the feeling of loving someone.
Examples in context
- Tienes que cuidar de tus seres queridos.You need to look after your loved ones.This sentence shows how to use seres queridos when talking about looking after people.Tatoeba #568050 by Shishir, translation #567940 by CM
- Tener seres queridos y apoyo para tus esperanzas y sueños es la clave de la felicidad.Having loved ones and support for your hopes and dreams is the key to happiness.This sentence uses seres queridos to connect loved ones with the key to happiness.Tatoeba #6894569 by albrusgher, translation #6894568 by albrusgher
- El cariño a tus seres queridos y el respaldo a nuestras verdaderas esperanzas son la clave de la felicidad.Affection toward your loved ones and the endorsement of our truthful hopes are the keys to happiness.This sentence demonstrates how affection for seres queridos relates to happiness.Tatoeba #6862951 by albrusgher, translation #6862949 by albrusgher
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Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are talking about their holiday plans.
- MateoPasaré las vacaciones con mis seres queridos.I will spend the holidays with my loved ones.
- LucíaQué bien, Lucía. ¿Vendrás a visitarnos después?That's great, Lucía. Will you come visit us afterwards?
- MateoSí, quiero ver a todos mis seres queridos.Yes, I want to see all my loved ones.
- LucíaPerfecto, te esperamos con gusto.Perfect, we look forward to seeing you.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
