Wish in Spanish
Wish in Spanish is deseo (deh-SEH-oh). It's masculine: el deseo.
- Spanish
- el deseo
- Say it
- el deh-SEH-oh
- Gender
- Masculine: el deseo
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Spanish words for New Year resolutions and wishes
The other words in step 3 of New Year Words in Spanish.
- el propósitoresolution / intention · el proh-POH-see-toh
- la metagoal · lah MEH-tah
- la esperanzahope · lah ehs-peh-RAHN-sah
- la prosperidadprosperity · lah prohs-peh-ree-DAHD
- la saludhealth · lah sah-LOOD
- el logroachievement · el LOH-groh
- el comienzobeginning · el koh-MYEHN-soh
- la renovaciónrenewal · lah reh-noh-bah-SYOHN
- mejorarto improve · meh-hoh-RAHR
Questions about deseo
How do you say wish in Spanish?
Wish in Spanish is el deseo.
How do you pronounce deseo?
Say it deh-SEH-oh. The syllable in capitals is stressed: SEH. This guide follows Latin American Spanish.
Is deseo masculine or feminine in Spanish?
deseo is masculine, so it takes el: el deseo.
What does deseo mean in English?
In English, el deseo means wish.
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