wish for

wish for(
wihsh
 
for
)
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. desear
I only wished for everything to go back to normal.Yo solo deseaba que todo volviera a la normalidad.
b.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
My family and friends are here with me. What more could one wish for?Mi familia y mis amigos están aquí conmigo. ¿Qué más se puede pedir?
Their products are of excellent quality and are not overpriced. You can't wish for more.Sus productos son de excelente calidad y no tienen un precio excesivo. No se puede pedir más.
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