querida

/keɪˈriːdə/
noun
  1. A beloved person; a term of endearment meaning 'dear' or 'darling' in Spanish, sometimes used in English contexts.
    • He greeted his grandmother with a warm 'Hola, querida' every morning.
    • The song's lyrics repeated 'querida' like a sweet whisper to a loved one.
    • In the letter, she called her friend 'my querida' as a sign of affection.