Cerca
to want
01
volere
to wish to do or have something
Transitive: to want sth | to want to do sth
Example
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.
1.1
avere bisogno di, desiderare
to have a need for something
Transitive: to want sth
Example
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.
1.2
volere
to sexually desire someone
Transitive: to want sb
02
volere, desiderare
to desire or need someone or something to be in a specific place or doing a certain thing
Complex Transitive: to want sb/sth somewhere | to want sb to do sth
Example
The teacher wants you in class on time.
The boss wants you in his office for a meeting.
The coach wants you to practice your moves every day.
2.1
essere cercato, essere ricercato
(of a suspect) to be searched for by the police for interrogation or questioning
Example
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
Transitive: to want to do sth
Example
You want to check your email before you leave the house.
You want to make sure you arrive on time for the interview.
You want to be careful when crossing the street.
04
mancare di, essere privo di
to suffer the lack of something
Transitive: to want for sth
Want
01
la miseria, la povertà
a state of extreme poverty
02
desiderio, voglia
a specific feeling of desire
03
necessità, mancanza
anything that is necessary but lacking
04
mancanza, desiderio
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.
