wish

S1 W1

BrE /wɪʃ/ AmE /wɪʃ/

verb en → es

past wished pp wished ing wishing

1 HOPE/DESIRE [T + obj] A2

to want something very much, often in a way that is unlikely to happen

desechar, desear

  • wish for sth
  • wish (that) sb would do sth

Collocations wish for peace · wish that you could fly

  • I wish I had a million dollars.

    Desecharía tener un millón de dólares.

  • She wishes she were taller.

    Ella desea ser más alta.

2 FORMAL WISH [T + obj] B1

to express a formal or polite greeting, often at the beginning of a letter or message

saludar de manera formal o amable

  • wish sb sth

Collocations wish you well · wish you a happy birthday

  • I wish you all the best in your new job.

    Te deseo lo mejor en tu nuevo trabajo.

  • Wish them a safe journey.

    Desea que tengan un viaje seguro.

Phrasal verbs

wish away IGNORE/ELIMINATE B2

ignorar, eliminar

  • He tried to wish away his problems.

    Intentó ignorar sus problemas.

wish for the best HOPE FOR THE BEST B1

desechar lo mejor

  • We can only wish for the best.

    Solo podemos desear lo mejor.

Idioms

wish sb well B1

desecharle lo mejor a alguien

  • We wish you well in your new venture.

    Te deseamos lo mejor en tu nueva empresa.

wish sb luck B1

desecharle suerte a alguien

  • We wish you luck in your exam.

    Te deseamos suerte en tu examen.

wish sb goodbye B1

desearle un adiós a alguien

  • We wish you goodbye.

    Te deseamos un adiós.