te deseo
/te deseo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "I want you sexually" is expressed in Spanish as te deseo.
This phrase is used to communicate that you feel a strong physical or sexual attraction to another person.
What does it mean word for word?
The expression is composed of the pronoun te (you) and the verb deseo (I desire/want).
Which one should you use?
While te quiero can sometimes be translated as "I want you" in certain contexts, te deseo is more explicitly and intensely sexual.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express a continuous or habitual desire that occurred in the past, you can use the imperfect past tense form te deseaba (I wanted/desired you).
How do you pronounce it?
/te deseo/
Did you know?
- The word deseo evolved from the Latin word dēsidia, which referred to 'sloth' or 'debauchery'.
- Substituting the pronoun te for lo or la in lo deseo transforms the phrase from a personal confession to a general statement of craving, often used for objects or goals.
- While 'I want you' in English can sometimes be used to mean 'I need your help', saying te deseo to someone asking for help would be a shocking and highly inappropriate sexual proposition.
Examples in context
- Quiero tenerte sexualmente. Eres mi deseo más profundo.I want to have you sexually. You are my deepest desire.
- Te deseo con toda mi alma.I desire you with all my soul.
- No puedo ocultar que te deseo.I cannot hide that I want you.
- Te deseo tanto como siempre.I want you as much as ever.
Example conversation
A couple is sharing an intimate moment at home.
- MaríaTe deseo mucho, Alejandro.I want you so much, Alejandro.
- AlejandroY yo a ti, María.And I want you too, María.
- MaríaEres tan increíble.You are so amazing.
- AlejandroVen aquí conmigo.Come here with me.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries deseo, te, CC BY-SA 4.0.
