El deseo
Example: El deseo de viajar me motiva a aprender nuevos idiomas.
Definition
"El deseo" refers to a strong feeling of wanting or longing for something. It often motivates actions and decisions, such as in the phrase, "El deseo de viajar me motiva a aprender nuevos idiomas," meaning the desire to travel inspires learning new languages.
Etymology
"El deseo" comes from the Latin word 'desiderium,' which means longing or wish. Over time, this evolved into the Spanish term "deseo," capturing the concept of a heartfelt yearning or craving for something. Did you know the Latin root also hints at the idea of missing something deeply?
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"El deseo" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 119 commonly used words.
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