desejo
desire; wish
Intermediate Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/dɨ.ˈze.ʒu/
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Cultural Note
'Desejo' can range from a polite wish ('os meus melhores desejos' — my best wishes) to intense romantic or physical desire, depending on context. In romantic contexts it carries strong connotations of longing and attraction.
📝 Example Sentences
Sinto um desejo enorme de estar contigo.
I feel an enormous desire to be with you.
O desejo nos seus olhos era inconfundível.
The desire in her eyes was unmistakable.