Using Indicative After 'Desea que'

'Desea' is the present tense form used for 'he,' 'she,' 'it,' or the polite way to say 'you' (usted). It tells us what that person wants right now or habitually wants.

The Meaning of 'desea'

If someone 'desea' that *another* person performs an action, the second verb must change to a special form (the subjunctive). For example: 'Ella desea que tú *vayas* a la fiesta' (She wants you to go to the party).

Connecting to Another Person's Action (Subjunctive)

'Desear' is generally a slightly more formal or emphatic way of saying 'to want' compared to the very common verb 'querer'.

More Formal than Querer

Extremely common way to express wants or desires in the present moment.

'Desea' is the third-person singular (he/she/it) or formal 'you' (Usted) conjugation of the regular -ar verb 'desear,' meaning 'to desire' or 'to wish.' Includes full verb tables and subjunctive usage tips for learners.

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Complete Conjugation Tables

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

future

imperfect

conditional

preterite

imperative

negative

affirmative

subjunctive

present

imperfect

Practice Conjugations