A2 — Elementaryverb
desiderare
to wish / to desire
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
volereanelarebramareaspirare
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
rifiutarenon voleredisprezzareripudiare
Usage note
'Desiderare' is slightly more formal/elegant than 'volere'. In a shop: 'Desidera?' = How can I help you? / What would you like? 'Bramare' implies intense longing.
Example
"Desidero tanto visitare il Giappone un giorno."
"I really wish to visit Japan one day."
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