Mixing Formal and Informal

This word, 'deseas,' is used when you are speaking directly to one person whom you know well or are addressing informally (the 'tú' form).

The 'Tú' Form

When you use 'deseas' followed by 'que' and another verb, the second verb must change to a special form (the subjunctive) because you are expressing a wish or desire, not a fact. Example: Deseas que él 'venga' (You wish that he 'comes').

Triggering the Subjunctive

If you are unsure whether to use 'deseas' (informal) or 'desea' (formal), always choose 'desea' to be polite and respectful, especially in a business setting or a restaurant.

Formal vs. Informal

Extremely common. Used daily to ask someone what they want or need.

Learn the meaning of the Spanish verb 'deseas' ('you want/wish'), its pronunciation, full conjugation of the base verb 'desear,' and essential tips for using the informal 'tú' form correctly.

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Complete Conjugation Tables

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

future

imperfect

conditional

preterite

imperative

negative

affirmative

subjunctive

present

imperfect

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