Anhelaba (en. I longed for)

/an.e.la.'βa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To express a deep desire or longing for something.

She yearned for freedom to be able to travel.

Ella anhelaba la libertad para poder viajar.

To feel an intense desire for something considered valuable.

She longed for his approval and affection.

Anhelaba su aprobación y cariño.

To have a profound desire to achieve a goal or dream.

He had longed to be a writer since he was little.

Anhelaba ser escritor desde pequeño.

From the Latin 'anhelare', which means 'to sigh'.

to long for a dream

Intense desire to achieve a dream.

anhelar un sueño

to yearn for peace

To deeply desire a state of tranquility.

anhelar la paz

to crave the future

To have a strong desire for what is to come.

anhelar el futuro

longing

Very strong desire.

anhelo

anxiety

Intense desire or need.

ansia

desire

Longing to obtain something.

deseo

To want it more than anything.

She yearned to meet her, she wanted her more than anything.

Anhelaba conocerla, la quería a más no poder.

To be super interested in something.

I longed for that new series, I couldn't wait to see it.

Anhelaba esa nueva serie, no podía esperar a verla.