desear que

to want

desear que(deh-seh-ahr keh)

transitive verb phrase

1. (to feel a desire)

a. to want

Sarah solo deseaba que su marido regresara a casa sano y salvo.

Sarah just wanted her husband to come back home safe and sound.

b. to wish

Cuando Gael la besó, deseó que se detuviera el tiempo.

When Gael kissed her, he wished time would stop.

c. to wish that

Natacha tiene que estudiar y desea que el ruido que está haciendo su vecino simplemente desaparezca.

Natacha has to study and wishes that the noise her neighbor is making would just go away.

d. to desire that

Daphne estaba cansada y deseaba que sus hijos la dejaran tranquila.

Daphne was tired and desired that her children leave her alone.

2. (to express a wish)

a. to wish

Deseo que tengas suerte en el examen, hijo.

I wish you good luck on your exam, son!

b. to hope that

Deseo que tus sueños se hagan realidad.

I hope that your dreams come true!