How to Say "loved ones" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “loved ones” is “queridos” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Queridos amigos, gracias por venir a mi fiesta.
Dear friends, thank you for coming to my party.
Mis queridos, cuídense mucho durante el viaje.
My loved ones (or my dears), take good care of yourselves during the trip.
El director se dirigió a los queridos alumnos con un mensaje de esperanza.
The principal addressed the beloved students with a message of hope.
Matching Gender and Number
Since 'queridos' is masculine and plural, it is used for groups of men, or mixed-gender groups. If the group is all female, you must use 'queridas'.
Forgetting the Plural
Mistake: “Using 'querido' when addressing a group: 'Querido amigos...'”
Correction: Always make sure it matches the plural noun: 'Queridos amigos...'
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