Ansiosos (en. Anxious)

/anˈsjo.sos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

One who feels or expresses anxiety.

He was anxious to hear news of his exam.

Estaba ansioso por recibir noticias de su examen.

One who is eagerly anticipating something.

The children are anxious to open the gifts.

Los niños están ansiosos por abrir los regalos.

One who excessively worries about something.

It's natural to feel anxious before a presentation.

Es natural que te sientas ansioso antes de una presentación.

From Latin 'anxiosus', meaning restless or distressed.

to be anxious

to feel anxiety or restlessness.

estar ansioso

to do something anxiously

to perform an action with urgency or great desire.

hacer algo ansiosamente

to be an anxious moment

to refer to a period of great tension or expectation.

ser un momento ansioso

anxiety

State of tension or worry.

ansiedad

restlessness

State of not being calm.

inquietud

nervousness

State of extreme stress or anxiety.

nerviosismo

To be on the brink of emotional collapse.

That exam has me anxious, I'm about to explode.

Ese examen me tiene ansioso, estoy a punto de explotar.

To desire something with great impatience.

I'm anxious for the party, I can't wait.

Estoy ansioso por la fiesta, no puedo esperar.