Translation of Italian word "desiderare" to English
desiderare
/de.zi.deˈra.re/
How to use
The Italian verb 'desiderare' means 'to desire, to wish' (To desire, to wish for). It belongs to the first conjugation (-are). It forms compound tenses with the auxiliary 'avere'. A natural example is: 'Desidero fare un lungo viaggio intorno al mondo.' (I desire to make a long trip around the world.).
🇬🇧 English
to desire, to wish
Example
Desidero fare un lungo viaggio intorno al mondo.
I desire to make a long trip around the world.
Cosa desidera ordinare per primo piatto?
What would you wish to order for first course?
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Common phrases
- desiderare qualcosa— to desire something
- Cosa desidera ordinare per primo piatto?— What would you wish to order for first course?
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What does the Italian word "desiderare" mean?▼
The Italian word "desiderare" means "to desire, to wish" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Desidero fare un lungo viaggio intorno al mondo." (which translates as "I desire to make a long trip around the world.").
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