el deseo
wish
Es una sensación o pensamiento de querer algo o esperar que algo suceda.
Word: deseo
Meaning:
The Spanish word "deseo" means "desire" or "wish" in English. It refers to a strong feeling of wanting to have something or wishing for something to happen.
Explanation:
- Parte:
The word "deseo" comes from the verb "desear," which means "to desire" or "to wish." - It is a noun that expresses an emotional state related to longing or craving.
Synonyms:
- anhelo (longing)
- antojo (craving, impulse)
- ilusión (hope, dream in some contexts)
- gana (urge, desire)
Antonyms:
- indiferencia (indifference)
- rechazo (rejection)
- desinterés (lack of interest)
Additional notes:
- In some contexts, "deseo" can imply physical or emotional longing, not just a simple wish.
- It is commonly used in everyday language, poetry, and literary contexts to express ambitions, hopes, or romantic feelings.
Example in a sentence:
- Tengo un deseo de viajar por el mundo.
(I have a desire to travel around the world.)
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Examples
Mi mayor deseo es viajar por el mundo.noun
My greatest wish is to travel the world.
Mi único deseo es viajar por el mundo.noun
My only wish is to travel around the world.
Mi deseo es aprender a tocar la guitarra.noun
My wish is to learn to play the guitar.
Mi deseo es viajar.noun
My wish is to travel.
Ella tenía muchos deseos cuando era niña.noun
She had many wishes when she was a child.
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