Anhelante (en. Longing)

/an.e.lan.te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

Definition: That shows an intense desire or longing for something.

Example Sentence: Her yearning gaze reflected the desire to find a new home.

Su mirada anhelante reflejaba el deseo de encontrar un nuevo hogar.

Definition: Related to a deep yearning.

Example Sentence: The music had a yearning tone that moved everyone present.

La música tenía un tono anhelante que conmovía a todos los presentes.

Definition: That expresses aspiration or emotional need.

Example Sentence: The child asked a yearning question about his father's return.

El niño hizo una pregunta anhelante sobre el regreso de su padre.

Etymology/Origin: From the verb yearn, which comes from the Latin 'anhelare', meaning 'to sigh' or 'to desire fervently'.

Phrase: yearning for changes

Meaning: Deep desire for significant transformations to occur.

anhelante de cambios

Phrase: yearning gaze

Meaning: A gaze that reflects a strong desire or need.

mirada anhelante

Phrase: feel yearning

Meaning: To experience an intense desire for something or someone.

sentir anhelante

Related Word: longing

Description: Intense desire to possess or achieve something.

anhelo

Related Word: anxiety

Description: Fervent desire or deep unease for something.

ansia

Related Word: sigh

Description: To express a wish or longing through a sigh.

suspirar

Slang Meaning: To want something very intensely.

Example: I am yearning for vacation, I can't take it anymore.

Estoy anhelante por las vacaciones, ya no aguanto más.

Slang Meaning: To be anxious or impatient for something to happen.

Example: I have been yearning for the answer for days.

Llevo anhelante esperando la respuesta desde hace días.