desee
“desee” means “wish” in Spanish (as in 'that I may wish' or 'that you (formal) wish').
wish, desire
Also: want
📝 In Action
No creo que usted desee ir solo a esa reunión.
B1I don't believe that you (formal) wish to go to that meeting alone.
Ojalá que yo desee lo mismo que tú.
B2I hope that I desire the same thing as you.
Desee un buen viaje a todos sus invitados.
B1Wish all your guests a good trip. (Formal command)
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Quick Quiz: desee
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'desee' as a formal command?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin verb *desiderare*, meaning 'to long for' or 'to wish earnestly.' The Spanish word has kept that core meaning.
First recorded: Medieval Spanish (c. 13th century)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if 'desee' means 'I wish' or 'he/she/usted wishes'?
You need to look at the beginning of the sentence. If the main verb is followed by 'que yo,' it means 'I wish.' If it's followed by 'que él,' 'que ella,' or 'que usted,' it refers to that person. If it stands alone at the start of a sentence, it's usually a formal command ('Usted' command).