No. 1,261 in Spanish

deseo

Desire; a strong feeling of wanting something or wishing for something to happen.

In a sentence

Tengo un deseo de aprender más idiomas.
I have a desire to learn more languages.
In this sentence, 'deseo' functions as a noun highlighting a strong wish or ambition.
Deseo que tengas un buen día.
I wish that you have a good day.
Here, 'deseo' acts as a verb expressing a wish or hope directed towards someone else.
Su deseo de viajar por el mundo es evidente.
His desire to travel the world is evident.
In this example, 'deseo' is used as a noun indicating a personal aspiration or longing.

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