A2 — Elementarynoun
desiderio
desire, wish
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
vogliaanelitobramaaspirazionesete
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
indifferenzadisgustoavversionerepulsionerifiuto
Usage note
'Voglia' is a more casual craving (ho voglia di pizza). 'Brama' and 'anelito' are literary and intense. 'Aspirazione' points to a long-term goal.
Example
"Il suo unico desiderio era di rivedere la sua città natale."
"His only desire was to see his hometown again."
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