desiderare
to desire; to wish for
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/dezideˈraːre/
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Cultural Note
In Italian romantic language, 'desiderare' expresses both physical and emotional longing. It is more intense than 'volere' (to want) and carries poetic weight. Italian love poetry from Petrarch onward has used this verb to express the ache of unfulfilled love.
📝 Example Sentences
Ti desidero con tutta l'anima.
I desire you with all my soul.
Desidero solo stare con te.
I only wish to be with you.
L'ho desiderata dal primo momento.
I desired her from the first moment.