Cerca
to want
01
volere
to wish to do or have something
1.1
avere bisogno di
to have a need for something
Esempio
The recipe wants two cups of flour and one cup of sugar.
The car wants regular maintenance to run smoothly.
This plant wants plenty of sunlight and water to grow.
What this room wants is a fresh coat of paint and new curtains.
What this lawn wants is a good watering.
1.2
volere
to sexually desire someone
02
volere
to desire or need someone or something to be in a specific place or doing a certain thing
2.1
essere cercato
(of a suspect) to be searched for by the police for interrogation or questioning
Esempio
The suspect is wanted for questioning about the assault at the nightclub.
The fugitive is wanted by the police for escaping from prison.
03
dovere
used to advise someone or give suggestions about a certain matter
04
mancare di
to suffer the lack of something
Want
01
la miseria
a state of extreme poverty
02
desiderio
a specific feeling of desire
03
necessità
anything that is necessary but lacking
04
mancanza
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
Esempio
I just want a glass of water for today.
He wants to go to the beach.
Mary wants to be a doctor when she grows up.
Jane wanted to learn how to play the guitar, so she took lessons.
Want some jam on it?
