Portuguese Word · Intermediate
desejo
desire
Pronunciation: /deˈze.ʒu/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "desire".
Example
Vem morrer nesse beijo que eu vou te dar / Por você meu desejo aumentou e pode me matar
Come die in this kiss that I'm going to give you / For you my desire has increased and can kill me
Practice tips
- Practice desejo out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Portuguese word is for intermediate-level learners.