Anhelos (en. Longings)
/an'e.los/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Deep desire to reach or obtain something.
My yearnings to travel the world are very strong.
Mis anhelos de viajar por el mundo son muy fuertes.
Deep feeling of desire or aspiration.
She always talks about her yearnings to write a book.
Ella siempre habla de sus anhelos de escribir un libro.
Emotional intensity related to desire.
The yearnings of young people are often unattainable.
Los anhelos de los jóvenes son a menudo inalcanzables.
Etymology
It derives from the verb 'anhelar', which comes from the Latin 'anhelare'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
yearnings of the heart
Deep and true desires and aspirations.
anhelos del corazón
follow the yearnings
To persevere in the pursuit of what one desires.
seguir los anhelos
Related Words
anhelar
To feel an intense desire.
anhelar
aspirar
To have the intention to achieve something.
aspirar
Slang Meanings
Intense dreams that seem unattainable.
Those are just yearnings, my friend, don’t worry so much.
Esos son solo anhelos, amigo, no te preocupes tanto.
Desires considered unrealistic.
Sometimes our yearnings are just illusions.
A veces nuestros anhelos son solo ilusiones.