What does desear in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word desear in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use desear in Spanish.

The word desear in Spanish means can't wait for, want, wish, leave a lot to be desired. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word desear

can't wait for

verbo transitivo (anhelar algo) (look forward to)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Los niños están deseando que lleguen las Navidades.
The children can't wait for Christmas to come round.

want

verbo transitivo (aspirar con vehemencia) (to need, require)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Deseo un coche nuevo.
I want a new car.

wish

verbo transitivo (a otros: suerte, felicidades)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Te deseo una feliz navidad y un próspero año nuevo.
I wish you a merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.

leave a lot to be desired

locución verbal (no satisfacer)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
El libro deja mucho que desear.
The book leaves a lot to be desired.

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