deseando
/deseando/from spelling rules
In Spanish, looking forward is expressed as deseando.
The word deseando is used when you are feeling excited or eager about something that is going to happen in the future.
How does it change in a sentence?
When you use deseando to express looking forward to an event or a specific clause, you must follow it with the subjunctive mood (deseando que + [subjunctive]).
How do you pronounce it?
/deseando/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, you might express excitement for a future event by saying you 'can't wait' using no veo la hora de, which literally means 'I don't see the hour of'.
- In very formal Spanish correspondence, people often avoid deseando and instead use quedo a la espera de, which literally means 'I remain awaiting'.
- While deseando means 'desiring', using it to mean 'looking forward to' can sometimes sound overly intense or even romantic in Spanish, depending on the context.
Examples in context
- Estoy deseando que llegue.I'm looking forward to it.This sentence shows how to use deseando to express looking forward to an event arriving.Tatoeba #6623916 by UsuarioX, translation #21276 by CK
- Estoy deseando volver a verte.I am looking forward to seeing you again.This sentence uses deseando to express looking forward to seeing someone again.Tatoeba #1333675 by Shishir, translation #32676 by CC
- Estoy deseando volverte a ver.I'm looking forward to seeing you again.This sentence is another way to use deseando to express looking forward to seeing someone again.Tatoeba #10345134 by Seael, translation #257051 by CK
- Espero con ansias su llegada a la conferencia.I look forward eagerly to your arrival at the conference.
- Estoy deseando conocer a su equipo.I am looking forward to meeting your team.
- ¡Tengo muchas ganas de verte en el concierto!I can't wait to see you at the concert!
- Estoy emocionado(a) por la fiesta de mañana.I am excited about tomorrow's party.
- Me muero por probar la comida típica.I am dying to try the traditional food.
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Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are talking about their upcoming vacation.
- JavierEstoy deseando que lleguen las vacaciones.I am looking forward to the holidays arriving.
- LucíaYo también estoy deseando ir a la playa.I am also looking forward to going to the beach.
- JavierSerá un viaje increíble, Lucía.It will be an incredible trip, Lucía.
- LucíaSí, no puedo esperar más.Yes, I can't wait any longer.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
