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    Afán (en. Eagerness)

    /aˈfan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A burning desire or passion to achieve a goal.
    The desire for personal improvement led him to achieve great things.
    El afán de superación personal lo llevó a lograr grandes cosas.
    An intense effort or work done with dedication.
    The eagerness to complete the project on time was admirable.
    El afán por completar el proyecto a tiempo fue admirable.
    State of restlessness or anxiety about something.
    He feels a constant eagerness to find happiness.
    Siente un afán constante por encontrar la felicidad.
    verb
    To try to do something with diligence and dedication.
    The eagerness to learn is fundamental for personal growth.
    Afán por aprender es fundamental para el crecimiento personal.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'affānus', meaning restless or anxious.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    without haste
    Without rush, calmly.
    sin afán
    to be in a hurry
    To be in a hurry or anxious about something.
    tener afán
    desire for profit
    Intense desire to obtain profits.
    afán de lucro

    Related Words

    afanos
    Characterized by intense effort.
    afanoso
    desire for power
    Desire to achieve or maintain power.
    afán de poder
    restlessness
    State of agitation or anxiety.
    inquietud

    Slang Meanings

    To do something with great intensity or dedication.
    That girl works with an impressive eagerness.
    Esa chica trabaja con un afán impresionante.
    To be in a hurry to complete something.
    I will finish this and go out, I am not in a hurry.
    Voy a terminar esto y salgo, no tengo afán.