What does "desear" mean in English?

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Spanish

desear

English

wish

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Alternative translations of "desear"

desire
want
long
yearn

Examples of how to use "desear" in Spanish

Spanish
Te deseo un feliz cumpleaños.
English
I wish you a happy birthday.
Spanish
Deseo aprender español cada día.
English
I want to learn Spanish every day.
Spanish
Ayer deseé un descanso largo.
English
Yesterday I wished for a long break.
Spanish
Cuando era niño, deseaba ser piloto.
English
When I was a child, I wanted to be a pilot.
Spanish
Mañana desearé mucha suerte.
English
Tomorrow I will wish you good luck.

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

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Te deseo un feliz cumpleaños.

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