desejo

[dɛˈzɛʒu]

nounmasculinepl: desejos

desire

1. A strong wish or craving for something

She had a strong desire to travel the world.

Ela tinha um forte desejo de viajar pelo mundo.

2. Sexual attraction or lust

He felt a burning desire for her.

Ele sentia um desejo ardente por ela.

3. A request or expressed wish

At your desire, we can meet tomorrow.

Conforme seu desejo, podemos nos encontrar amanhã.

NYC Slang

thirst, craving, want

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

desejo

Standard usage across Brazil

Portugal

desejo

Standard usage in European Portuguese

ardente desejo (burning desire)

satisfazer um desejo (to fulfill a desire)

desejo de morte (wish to die)

a desejo (according to one's wishes)

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