deseamos
deh-seh-AH-mohs
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Nosotros deseamos un mundo mejor.
A1We want a better world.
Te deseamos mucha suerte en tu examen.
A1We wish you a lot of luck on your exam.
Deseamos hablar con el gerente.
B1We wish to speak with the manager.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'Double Identity' Word
In Spanish, the 'we' form for verbs ending in -ar is exactly the same for things happening now (present) and things that happened once in the past (preterite).
Softening a Request
Using 'deseamos' instead of 'queremos' makes your request sound a little more polite and formal, like saying 'we wish' instead of 'we want'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Present or Past?
Mistake: "Thinking 'deseamos' can ONLY mean 'we want' right now."
Correction: It can also mean 'we wanted' in the past! You have to look at the other words in the sentence (like 'yesterday') to know for sure.
⭐ Usage Tips
Use it for Greetings
This is the perfect word to use in holiday cards or birthday messages, like 'Te deseamos lo mejor' (We wish you the best).
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: deseamos
Question 1 of 2
If you say 'Ayer deseamos helado', what are you saying?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'deseamos' always mean the same thing in the past and present?
Yes, for 'we' (nosotros), the spelling for 'deseamos' is identical for both the present and the specific past (preterite). Context is your best friend to tell them apart!
Is 'deseamos' more formal than 'queremos'?
Generally, yes. 'Deseamos' sounds slightly more elegant or purposeful, whereas 'queremos' is the standard way to express a want.