quera

See also: qüera

Catalan

Etymology

From Latin caries (“decay”).

Pronunciation

(Balearic, Central) IPA^(key): /ˈke.ɾə/

(Valencian) IPA^(key): /ˈke.ɾa/

Noun

quera f (plural queres)

woodworm
Synonym: corc
The dust produced by woodworms.
Synonym: corcadura
Debris from plastering, plaster dust.
(figurative) rottenness, inner turmoil

Derived terms

querar-se

Further reading

“quera” in Diccionari de la llengua catalana, segona edició, Institut d’Estudis Catalans.

Portuguese

Alternative forms

qüera (obsolete)

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈkwɛ.ɾɐ/

Adjective

quera m or f (plural queras)

(South Brazil) brave; courageous
Synonyms: bravo, corajoso, valente

Noun

quera m or f by sense (plural queras)

(South Brazil) a brave person

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