Deseos (en. Wishes)

/deˈse.os/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Yearnings or needs that a person feels.
My desires are to see my family happy.
Mis deseos son ver a mi familia feliz.
What is yearned for or wanted.
People's desires are diverse.
Los deseos de las personas son diversos.
Intentions or aspirations that are expressed.
She shared her desires for the future.
Ella compartió sus deseos para el futuro.

Etymology

The term 'desire' comes from the Latin 'desidĕre', which means to yearn or want.

Common Phrases and Expressions

fulfilled desires
Refers to the yearnings that have been fulfilled.
deseos cumplidos
to have desires
Means to have aspirations or yearnings.
tener deseos
New Year's wishes
Refers to the goals that people set at the beginning of a year.
deseos de año nuevo

Related Words

longing
Intense desire to obtain something.
anhelo
dream
An aspiration or a deep desire.
sueño
will
The power to decide or act according to desires.
voluntad

Slang Meanings

To feel like doing something.
I want to go out tonight.
Tengo deseos de salir esta noche.
To put effort into something.
We're going to the party with a lot of enthusiasm.
Vamos a ir a la fiesta con muchos deseos.