deseable
“deseable” means “desirable” in Spanish (worth wanting or achieving).
desirable
Also: worthwhile, attractive
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Tener una buena educación es algo muy deseable.
A2Having a good education is something very desirable.
No es deseable que los niños pasen tanto tiempo frente a la pantalla.
B1It is not desirable for children to spend so much time in front of a screen.
Encontramos una solución que es deseable para ambas partes.
B2We found a solution that is desirable for both parties.
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How do you say 'a desirable result' in Spanish?
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From the Latin 'desiderabilis', which describes something worthy of being longed for. It comes from the root 'desiderare' (to desire).
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'deseable' change to 'deseabla' for feminine nouns?
No. Adjectives ending in -e in Spanish are gender-neutral. They stay the same for both masculine and feminine words.
Can I use 'deseable' to describe a person's appearance?
Yes, but it sounds a bit formal or objective. For someone's physical appearance, words like 'atractivo' (attractive) or 'guapo' (handsome) are much more common in daily conversation.
Is 'deseable' a common word?
Yes, especially when talking about goals, results, or behaviors that people think are good or ideal.