Translation
wish, desire, longing; I desire
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Word origin
From the verb desear, from Latin desiderare ('to long for, to desire'). The same root gives the English word below.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- desiderare
- English cognates
- desire, desiderata
Grammar
Examples
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Her greatest wish is to travel all over the world before she turns forty.
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Make a wish before blowing out the candles on the cake.
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I wish with all my heart that you find what you are looking for in life.
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I have the wish to change jobs this year.
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We wish the new students on the course good luck.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 9, lesson 6: deseo, vista, tras and 6 more words.