No. 10,816 in Spanish

desear

To want or wish for something.

In a sentence

Deseo que tengas un buen día.
I wish you have a good day.
Desear is used to express a wish or hope for someone else.
El viaje fue tan inspirador que me hizo desear ser artista.
The journey was so inspiring that it made me wish to be an artist.
Desear is used to express a personal aspiration or an inner longing.
Ellos desean comprar una casa más grande.
They want to buy a larger house.
Desear is used to express a strong desire or intention to acquire something.

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