Anticipación (en. Anticipation)
/an.ti.si.paˈθjon/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Action of anticipating.
The anticipation of an event can generate excitement.
La anticipación de un evento puede generar emoción.
State of expectation felt before an event.
The anticipation for the movie premiere was palpable in the room.
La anticipación por el estreno de la película era palpable en la sala.
Prediction of an outcome or event.
The anticipations regarding the elections were a topic of debate.
Las anticipaciones acerca de las elecciones fueron tema de debate.
Etymology
From Latin 'anticipatio', which means 'the action of anticipating'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
anticipation of arrival
To eagerly await the arrival of someone or something.
anticipación de la llegada
to live in anticipation
To be constantly waiting for something to happen.
vivir en anticipación
to create anticipation
To generate a heightened expectation regarding an event.
crear anticipación
Related Words
to anticipate
To foresee or expect something in advance.
anticipar
expectation
Hope that something will happen in the future.
expectativa
foresight
Action of foreseeing or planning something.
previsión
Slang Meanings
To be aware of what is going to happen.
That friend is always in anticipation of the news.
Ese amigo siempre está en anticipación de las noticias.
To be anxious for something that is approaching.
I have a lot of anticipation for the concert tonight.
Tengo mucha anticipación por el concierto de esta noche.