deseado
deh-seh-AH-doh
📝 In Action
El equipo finalmente obtuvo el resultado deseado.
B1The team finally obtained the desired result.
Es el juguete más deseado por los niños este año.
A2It is the most wanted toy by children this year.
Por fin llegó el día deseado por toda la familia.
B1The day longed-for by the whole family finally arrived.
💡 Grammar Points
Matching the Noun
Since this word ends in '-o', it is used for masculine things. If you describe a feminine thing, change it to 'deseada'.
The 'Completed Action' Form
This word is also the 'past participle' of the action word 'desear' (to desire). It stays exactly like this when used after 'haber' to say you 'have desired' something.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forget the 'o' to 'a' change
Mistake: "La meta deseado."
Correction: La meta deseada. Because 'meta' is feminine, the describing word must match it.
⭐ Usage Tips
Placement Matters
Put 'deseado' after the noun you are describing (like 'el efecto deseado') to sound most natural in Spanish.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: deseado
Question 1 of 2
How would you say 'the desired peace' (la paz is feminine)?
📚 More Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use 'deseado' for a person?
Yes, but it's quite strong and passionate. Use 'querido' (loved/wanted) for family and friends, and 'deseado' for someone you crave or long for deeply.
Is 'deseado' formal?
It's neutral. You can use it in a science report ('el efecto deseado') or in a romantic poem.