B2 Expression Neutral

¡Estoy deseando...!

I'm really looking forward to...!

Practice it

Meaning

Expressing strong anticipation or eagerness for something to happen.

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Cultural Background

Very common in daily life to show friendliness. Often replaced by 'Tengo muchas ganas de'. Uses 'ansioso' frequently. Very warm, often used to express hospitality.

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Subjunctive Trigger

Remember that 'que' after 'deseando' is a huge red flag for the subjunctive!

Meaning

Expressing strong anticipation or eagerness for something to happen.

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Subjunctive Trigger

Remember that 'que' after 'deseando' is a huge red flag for the subjunctive!

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

Estoy deseando que tú ____ (venir) a la fiesta.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: vengas

Subjunctive is required after 'que' when the subject changes.

🎉 Score: /1

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank B1

Estoy deseando que tú ____ (venir) a la fiesta.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: vengas

Subjunctive is required after 'que' when the subject changes.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

It is neutral and works in almost any situation.

Related Phrases

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Tener ganas de

synonym

To have the desire to.

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