Desea (en. Wishes)

/deˈsea/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To express the desire for something to happen.

She wishes to travel the world.

Ella desea viajar por el mundo.

To have a longing or want for something.

He wishes to succeed in his career.

Él desea tener éxito en su carrera.

To manifest an intention to obtain something.

We wish to buy a house.

Nosotros deseamos comprar una casa.

To request or ask for something politely.

What would you like for dinner?

¿Qué desea usted para cenar?

From Latin 'desiderare', which means 'to long for'.

wishes the best

To express good wishes for someone.

desea lo mejor

wishes happy birthday

A common phrase to wish happiness on someone's birthday.

desea feliz cumpleaños

what one wishes

Refers to a person's aspirations or wants.

lo que uno desea

desire

Feeling of wanting something.

deseo

longing

Intense desire for something.

anhelo

aspiration

A desire to achieve something.

aspiración

To want something intensely.

I have the desire to go out dancing tonight.

Tengo el deseo de salir a bailar esta noche.

To express that one longs for something specific.

She has a crush on that famous actor.

Ella desea a ese actor famoso.