Desear (en. Want)

/desɛˈaɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To experience a strong desire for something.

Wishing for a new car is very common.

Desear un coche nuevo es muy común.

To want something to happen.

I wish my friends would come to the party.

Deseo que mis amigos vengan a la fiesta.

To express good wishes towards someone.

I will wish him success in his new job.

Le desearé éxito en su nuevo trabajo.

From Latin 'desidare', which means 'to desire with longing'.

wish the best

To express good wishes towards someone.

desear lo mejor

wish from the heart

To express a sincere wish.

desear de corazón

wish with all my strength

To feel a very intense desire.

desear con todas las fuerzas

longing

An intense desire.

anhelo

desire

The feeling of wanting something.

deseo

nostalgia

The desire for something that has been lost.

añoranza

To feel like doing something.

Today I feel like going out for dinner.

Hoy tengo ganas de salir a cenar.

To be eagerly wanting something.

I'm eagerly waiting for the weekend to arrive.

Estoy deseando que llegue el fin de semana.