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deseado

desired

adjective deh-seh-AH-doh Rare

Also means

sought-after

Usage Note

Deseado is the past participle of desear used attributively, agreeing in gender and number: el resultado deseado ('the desired result'). It often appears in formal or official contexts to describe an intended or wished-for outcome. Bebé deseado ('a wanted baby') is an important set phrase in Spanish social discourse, implying a planned and welcomed pregnancy.

Examples

"Por fin logramos el resultado deseado."

Natural Translation

We finally achieved the desired result.

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