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    Afanoso (en. Eager)

    /a.fa.'no.so/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That acts with eagerness, with haste, or with anxiety.
    His eager behavior caused him stress.
    Su comportamiento afanoso le causaba estrés.
    Refers to a person who lives with care and extreme dedication.
    He is eager in his work and always seeks perfection.
    Es afanoso en su trabajo y siempre busca la perfección.
    Describes someone who rushes or excessively worries about something.
    Don't be so eager, everything will be fine.
    No seas tan afanoso, todo saldrá bien.

    Etymology

    From the Spanish 'afán', which comes from the Hispano-Arabic 'fān', meaning 'anxiety' or 'sudden emotion'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    eagerness for improvement
    Intense desire to improve and achieve personal goals.
    afán de superación
    without haste
    Without hurry or worry.
    sin afán

    Related Words

    eagerness
    Intensity or intense desire to achieve something.
    afán
    rush
    Situation of hurry or difficulty.
    apuro

    Slang Meanings

    To be overloaded with tasks.
    I am eager with so many projects I have to submit.
    Estoy afanoso con tantos trabajos que tengo que entregar.
    To feel overwhelmed by responsibilities.
    Today I am eager because of the upcoming exam.
    Hoy estoy afanoso por el examen que se acerca.