verb🔗ShareDesear, quererTo desire; to want."Here are a few options, increasing in nuance: She is wishing for a new bicycle for her birthday. I am wishing I had studied more for the test. He is wishing he could go to the party with his friends. " mindemotionattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDesear, esperarTo hope (+ object clause with may or in present subjunctive)."She's been wishing that she may get a good grade on her exam. "Ella ha estado deseando obtener una buena calificación en su examen.mindsoulemotionattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDesear, esperar(followed by for) To hope (for a particular outcome)."She was wishing for a new bicycle for her birthday. "Ella deseaba una bicicleta nueva para su cumpleaños.attitudeemotionmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDesear a alguien algo(ditransitive) To bestow (a thought or gesture) towards (someone or something)."We wish you a Merry Christmas."Te deseamos una Feliz Navidad.emotionactionattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDesear(followed by to and an infinitive) To request or desire to do an activity."I am wishing to go to the park this afternoon. "Deseo ir al parque esta tarde.mindemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRecomendar, desearTo recommend; to seek confidence or favour on behalf of."The teacher was wishing her student well in the upcoming competition, seeking confidence for the student. "La maestra le deseaba lo mejor a su estudiante en la próxima competencia, buscando confianza para el estudiante.communicationbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEl deseoThe act of making a wish."The child's fervent wishing on the fallen eyelash revealed how much he wanted a puppy. "El ferviente deseo del niño sobre la pestaña caída reveló cuánto quería un cachorro.mindsoulreligionphilosophyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
