Anhelo (en. Longing)

/aˈnelo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition: A deep wish or a strong aspiration towards something.

Example sentence: The longing for freedom motivated him to fight for his rights.

El anhelo de libertad lo motivó a luchar por sus derechos.

Definition: A profound sadness or yearning for something lost.

Example sentence: She feels a longing for her homeland.

Siente un anhelo por su tierra natal.

Definition: An emotional need that seeks satisfaction.

Example sentence: Her longing for love led her to accept any relationship.

Su anhelo de amor la llevó a aceptar cualquier relación.

Etymology/origin: From Latin 'anhelus', which means 'to breathe with difficulty' or 'to sigh'.

Common phrase: longing to live

Common phrase meaning: An intense desire to enjoy life to the fullest.

anhelo de vivir

Common phrase: longing for peace

Common phrase meaning: A deep desire for tranquility and harmony.

anhelo de paz

Related word: to desire

Related word description: Wanting or longing for something.

desear

Related word: to yearn

Related word description: Yearning intensely for something.

ansiar

Slang meaning: Reflecting an intense desire in everyday situations.

Slang example: That team has longings for victory every season.

Ese equipo tiene anhelos de victoria cada temporada.

Slang meaning: Using 'longing' to describe an almost desperate search.

Slang example: He feels longings to find his place in the world.

Siente anhelos por encontrar su lugar en el mundo.