How to Say "you desire" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “you desire” is “deseas” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
¿Qué más deseas comer?
What else do you want to eat?
Si deseas un cambio, tienes que trabajar duro.
If you desire a change, you have to work hard.
Deseas que todo sea más fácil.
You wish that everything were easier.
The 'Tú' Form
This word, 'deseas,' is used when you are speaking directly to one person whom you know well or are addressing informally (the 'tú' form).
Triggering the Subjunctive
When you use 'deseas' followed by 'que' and another verb, the second verb must change to a special form (the subjunctive) because you are expressing a wish or desire, not a fact. Example: Deseas que él 'venga' (You wish that he 'comes').
Mixing Formal and Informal
Mistake: “Using 'deseas' when speaking formally to a stranger or elder.”
Correction: For formal situations, use 'desea' (the 'usted' form). Say: '¿Qué desea usted?' not '¿Qué deseas tú?'
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