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    Ansiosamente (en. Anxiously)

    /ansjɔsamente/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adverb
    In a way that indicates anxiety or restlessness.
    I was anxiously waiting for her answer.
    Esperaba ansiosamente su respuesta.
    With an intense desire for something to happen.
    The children were looking anxiously for the arrival of the train.
    Los niños miraban ansiosamente la llegada del tren.
    Manifesting a great longing or concern.
    The mother was anxiously awaiting news of her son.
    La madre aguardaba ansiosamente noticias de su hijo.

    Etymology

    It derives from 'ansioso', which comes from the Latin 'anxiosus', related to anxiety.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To wait anxiously
    To have great expectation or restlessness about the arrival of something or someone.
    Esperar ansiosamente
    To look anxiously
    To observe with restlessness or anxiety, waiting for something.
    Mirar ansiosamente
    To speak anxiously
    To express oneself in a way that reflects restlessness or anxiety.
    Hablar ansiosamente

    Related Words

    anxious
    One who feels anxiety or restlessness.
    ansioso
    anxiety
    An emotional state characterized by concern or fear.
    ansiedad
    restlessness
    A state of agitation or unease.
    inquietud

    Slang Meanings

    To have butterflies in the stomach.
    She was so excited that she had butterflies in her stomach before her presentation.
    Estaba tan emocionada que tenía mariposas en el estómago antes de su presentación.
    To be on the verge of collapse.
    With all these exams, I am on the verge of collapse.
    Con todos esos exámenes, estoy al borde del colapso.