Dese (en. Wish)

/de.se/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To express a desire or longing.
I hope he wishes happiness for everyone.
Espero que él dese la felicidad a todos.
To feel the need for something.
I want you to wish for success in life.
Quiero que tú dese tener éxito en la vida.
To long for or want something intensely.
She wishes to see her family soon.
Ella dese ver a su familia pronto.

Etymology

From Latin 'desidĕre', meaning 'to desire'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

God willing
Expression used to express hope or desire for the future.
si Dios quiere
to do what one desires
To act according to one's own desires.
hacer lo que uno desee
heartfelt desire
A deep and sincere wish.
deseo de corazón

Related Words

desire
Drive or need to obtain something.
deseo
to desire
Wanting something that one does not have.
desear
longing
Intense desire for something.
anhelo

Slang Meanings

To passionately desire something.
He really 'desires' that new car.
Él realmente 'desea' ese coche nuevo.
To express that one wants something without limitations.
She 'wishes' to travel around the world.
Ella 'dese' viajar por todo el mundo.