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desear Present Conjugation

desearto wish

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Quick answer:

The present tense of desear is regular: deseo, deseas, desea, deseamos, deseáis, desean.

desear Present Forms

yodeseo
deseas
él/ella/usteddesea
nosotrosdeseamos
vosotrosdeseáis
ellos/ellas/ustedesdesean

When to Use the Present

Use the present tense to express current wants or desires. It is common when ordering food politely or stating a personal goal you have right now.

Notes on desear in the Present

Desear is a completely regular -ar verb in the present tense. It follows the standard pattern without any stem changes.

Example Sentences

  • Yo deseo viajar por todo el mundo.

    I wish to travel all over the world.

    yo

  • ¿Qué desea usted de postre?

    What do you wish for dessert?

    él/ella/usted

  • Ellos desean una casa más grande.

    They wish for a bigger house.

    ellos/ellas/ustedes

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Using 'deseo que' followed by the indicative.

    Correct: deseo que + subjunctive

    Why: Even though 'deseo' is indicative, the thing you wish for someone else must be in the subjunctive.

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