🇬🇧🇪🇸 wish - deseo : English Lesson

Meaning of "wish" ("deseo"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

A wish is a strong desire or hope that something will happen, especially something nice or magical. People often make a wish when they see a shooting star, blow out birthday candles, or toss a coin into a fountain. A wish can be for anything—from a new toy to world peace!

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

Grandma told me to make a big wish—so my wish was an indoor rollercoaster.

My wish was to be invisible, but Mom still saw me not doing homework.

I whispered my wish into a dandelion. The wind whispered, “I don't think so.”

My wish was so long, the candle melted before I finished.

My dog made a wish too—I think it was for bacon.

A girl sits by the lake. She holds one small light. She makes a wish on a star. She says one wish out loud. The wish is for her sick cat. She blows the light and lets one paper boat go. Friends make a wish too. The girl sees the cat smile and says, "My wish came true."

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This word is at the A2 level, which means it’s useful for simple, everyday situations. You might use it when shopping, traveling, or talking about your hobbies. Words at this level help you build confidence in practical, routine conversations.

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