What is the Spanish word for "wish"?

Learn how to say "wish" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

wish

Spanish

deseo

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Alternative translations of "wish"

anhelo
voluntad
querer
pedir

Examples of how to use "wish" in Spanish

English
What is your one true wish?
Spanish
¿Cuál es tu único deseo verdadero?
English
She made a wish before blowing candles.
Spanish
Ella hizo un deseo antes de apagar las velas.
English
I have one wish for the new year.
Spanish
Tengo un deseo para el año nuevo.
English
His wish came true last summer.
Spanish
Su deseo se hizo realidad el verano pasado.
English
Write your wish on this small card.
Spanish
Escribe tu deseo en esta pequeña tarjeta.

Learning tip: Pay attention to how the word "wish" is used in different contexts. This will help you understand when and how to use its Spanish translation naturally.

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