Ansiosa (en. Anxious)

/anˈsjo.sa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Someone who feels anxiety.
She was anxious to know the exam results.
Ella estaba ansiosa por conocer los resultados del examen.
Someone who shows unease or nervousness.
The atmosphere in the room was anxious before the presentation.
El ambiente en la sala era ansioso antes de la presentación.
Someone who is eager for something.
She was anxious for the start of the holidays.
Estaba ansiosa por el inicio de las vacaciones.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'anxiosus', which means 'uneasy'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be anxious
To feel unease or nervousness.
estar ansiosa
anxious life
A lifestyle marked by constant worry.
vida ansiosa
to do something with anxiety
To perform an action with nervousness or unease.
hacer algo con ansiedad

Related Words

anxiety
Emotional state characterized by distress and worry.
ansiedad
unease
State of agitation or restlessness.
inquietud
nervousness
State of excitement or emotional agitation.
nerviosismo

Slang Meanings

Craving
I'm anxious for the weekend to arrive.
Tengo ansia por que llegue el fin de semana.
A state of inactivity
When there's nothing to do, I feel a state of inactivity.
Cuando no hay nada que hacer, me entra la calma chicha.