Anhelar (en. Long for)

/a.ŋe.lar/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To feel a deep desire for something.

I yearn to see my friends after such a long time.

Anhelo ver a mis amigos después de tanto tiempo.

To strongly desire something considered very important.

She yearns for a better future for her children.

Ella anhela un futuro mejor para sus hijos.

To feel nostalgia or a strong lack of something.

I yearn for the days of my childhood.

Anhelo los días de mi infancia.

From Latin 'anhelare', which means 'to sigh' or 'to desire'.

to yearn for a dream

To intensely wish to achieve an important goal or desire.

anhelar un sueño

to yearn fervently

To desire something with great emotional intensity.

anhelar con fervor

yearning

Intense and passionate desire.

anhelo

anxiety

State of restlessness and desire for something.

ansiedad

desire

Feeling of wanting something.

deseo

To feel like doing something

I am yearning for a coffee right now.

Estoy anhelando un café ahora mismo.

To want something with all your might

I really yearn for that promotion at work.

Anhelo mucho esa promoción en el trabajo.