Formal:
* Querer: This is the most common and formal way to say "want".
* Example: "Yo quiero un café." (I want a coffee.)
* Desear: This is a more formal and literary way to say "want".
* Example: "Deseo hablar contigo." (I wish to speak with you.)
Informal:
* Tener ganas de: This is a more casual way to say "want" and emphasizes desire.
* Example: "Tengo ganas de comer pizza." (I feel like eating pizza.)
* Apetecer: This is another informal way to say "want", often used for food or activities.
* Example: "Me apetece ir al cine." (I feel like going to the cinema.)
Other expressions:
* Tener hambre de: "To have a hunger for" (e.g., "Tengo hambre de aventuras." I have a hunger for adventure.)
* Tener sed de: "To thirst for" (e.g., "Tengo sed de justicia." I thirst for justice.)
The best way to choose the correct translation of "want" depends on the context and the level of formality desired.