dear1

adj

• 1 (loved) querido

• 2 (in direct address) a (in speech) my dear Mrs Harper, I can assure you that … = mi buena señora (Harper), le aseguro que … b (in letter writing) Dear Mr Jones = Estimado Sr. Jones Dear Sir or Madam = Estimado/a Señor(a), Muy señor mío/señora mía Dear Jimmy = Querido Jimmy

• 3 (lovable) adorable

• 4 (expensive) caro