Ansiosas (en. Anxious)

/anˈsjo.sas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Showing anxiety or unease.
Anxious people often have difficulty relaxing.
Las personas ansiosas suelen tener dificultades para relajarse.
That is distressed or worried.
It was noticeable that she was anxious about the exam results.
Se notaba que estaba ansiosa por los resultados del examen.
That has an intense desire for something.
She was anxious to see her friend after such a long time.
Estaba ansiosa por ver a su amiga después de tanto tiempo.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

I feel anxiety
To express that one is feeling restless or worried.
siento ansiedad
anxious for something
To have an intense desire to achieve something.
ansiosa por algo
to be anxious
To feel anxiety or unease about something.
estar ansiosa

Related Words

anxiety
State of emotional unease or anguish.
ansiedad
anguish
State of very strong emotional suffering.
angustia
unease
State of not being calm, of being worried.
inquietud

Slang Meanings

To be on the verge of a nervous breakdown.
She was so anxious that it seemed like she was going to burst.
Estaba tan ansiosa que parecía que iba a estallar.
To have butterflies in the stomach from nerves.
She was anxious before presenting her project.
Estaba ansiosa antes de presentar su proyecto.