Want, hope & wish in Spanish

These verbs express desires, hopes, and plans in Spanish.

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  • 01
    querer[keh-rehr]
    want
  • 02
    necesitar[neh-seh-see-tar]
    need
  • 03
    esperar[es-peh-rar]
    hope
  • 04
    desear[deh-seh-ar]
    wish
  • 05
    preferir[preh-feh-reer]
    prefer
  • 06
    planear[plah-neh-ar]
    plan
  • 07
    soñar[soh-nyar]
    dream
  • 08
    esperar[es-peh-rar]
    expect
Want, hope & wish in Spanish — vocabulary chart for English speakers

Example sentences

  1. Quiero aprender español.

    I want to learn Spanish.

  2. Necesito un libro nuevo.

    I need a new book.

  3. Espero viajar a México este año.

    I hope to travel to Mexico this year.

  4. Deseo tener una casa grande.

    I wish to have a big house.

  5. Prefiero comer pizza hoy.

    I prefer to eat pizza today.

  6. Planeamos estudiar juntos mañana.

    We plan to study together tomorrow.