How the word "desear" is translated into English
Antes de soplar las velas hay que desear algo.
[ˈantez ðe soˈplaɾ laz ˈβelas ˈaj ke ðeseˈaɾ ˈalɣo.]
Before blowing out the candles, you have to wish for something.
¿Qué deseas para el nuevo año?
[¿ˈke ðeˈseas ˈpaɾa el ˈnweβo ˈaɲo?]
What do you wish for in the new year?
Te deseo mucha suerte en el sorteo.
[te ðeˈseo ˈmuʧa ˈsweɾte en el soɾˈteo.]
I wish you lots of luck in the draw.
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