Ansiedad (en. Anxiety)

an-sy-e-dad

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Restlessness or unease that can be temporary or chronic.
Anxiety before an exam can be normal.
La ansiedad antes de un examen puede ser normal.
A feeling of disproportionate fear or worry in everyday situations.
Social anxiety prevents him from interacting with others.
La ansiedad social le impide interactuar con los demás.
A psychological disturbance manifested as a state of tension or agitation.
He has been suffering from anxiety for years and is undergoing treatment.
Sufre de ansiedad desde hace años y está en tratamiento.

Etymology

It derives from the Latin 'anxietas', which means anguish or restlessness.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to feel anxiety
To experience a state of restlessness or unease.
sentir ansiedad
anticipatory anxiety
A feeling of unease before an expected event.
ansiedad anticipatoria
generalized anxiety
A disorder characterized by excessive worries about various situations.
ansiedad generalizada

Related Words

anxiety attack
A sudden episode of intense fear accompanied by physical symptoms.
ataque de ansiedad
anxiety disorder
A mental health condition in which fear or anxiety are overwhelming.
trastorno de ansiedad
panic
An acute reaction of extreme fear or anxiety.
pánico

Slang Meanings

To be in anxious mode.
Since classes started, he is in anxious mode.
Desde que comenzó las clases, está en modo ansioso.
To live in anxiety.
He lives in anxiety because of his job.
Él vive en ansiedad por su trabajo.
To be an anxious person.
You are always worried, you are an anxious person!
Siempre estás preocupado, ¡eres un ansioso!