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    Afanes (en. Pursuits)

    /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.