Afanes (en. Concerns)
/aˈfa.nes/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Efforts or work carried out with dedication and effort.
The toils of the students are reflected in their excellent grades.
Los afanes de los estudiantes se reflejan en sus excelentes notas.
Restlessness or anxiety to achieve something.
His toils to find a new job are evident.
Sus afanes por encontrar un nuevo empleo son evidentes.
Etymology
From Latin 'affanĭs', meaning 'effort'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
the toils of life
Refers to the daily worries and efforts that must be faced.
afanes de la vida
in their toils
To refer to the activities or concerns in which someone is involved.
en sus afanes
Related Words
longing
Fervent desire for something.
anhelo
dedication
The action of dedicating time and effort to something.
dedicación
appreciation
Valuation or esteem for something or someone.
aprecio
Slang Meanings
Efforts without reward
Sometimes my toils at work seem in vain.
A veces mis afanes en el trabajo parecen ser en vano.
To be very busy
Today I have many toils, I can't go out.
Hoy tengo muchos afanes, no puedo salir.