How to Say "desirable" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “desirable” is “deseable” — use 'deseable' when referring to something that is good to have, worth pursuing, or generally beneficial.
deseable
deh-seh-AH-blehdeseˈaβle
Examples
Tener una buena educación es algo muy deseable.
Having a good education is something very desirable.
No es deseable que los niños pasen tanto tiempo frente a la pantalla.
It is not desirable for children to spend so much time in front of a screen.
Encontramos una solución que es deseable para ambas partes.
We found a solution that is desirable for both parties.
One Form for All
This word ends in -e, which means it stays the same whether you are describing a masculine noun (el resultado deseable) or a feminine noun (la opción deseable).
Describing Possibilities
When you use this word with 'que' (e.g., 'Es deseable que...'), the verb that follows usually changes its ending to show that you are talking about a wish or a possibility, not a cold fact.
Deseable vs. Deseado
Mistake: “Using 'un efecto deseado' when you mean it is worth wanting.”
Correction: Use 'deseado' for something that is already wanted/longed for, and 'deseable' for something that is simply worth having or a good idea.
bienvenido
byen-beh-NEE-dohbjem.beˈni.ðo
Examples
Toda ayuda financiera es bienvenida en este momento.
All financial help is welcome at this moment.
Los nuevos estudiantes se sintieron bienvendos en el campus.
The new students felt welcome on campus.
Una tregua sería una noticia muy bienvenida en la región.
A truce would be very welcome news in the region.
Use with Ser/Estar
This adjective is almost always used with the verb 'ser' (to be) when describing something that is generally accepted, or 'estar' (to be) to describe the temporary state of feeling welcomed: 'El cambio es bienvenido' (The change is welcome); 'Estoy bienvenido' (I feel welcome).
Choosing Between 'Deseable' and 'Bienvenido'
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