Boluntad (en. Will)

/bo.lunˈtad/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
The power or faculty to act according to one's own choice.
The will to do good is fundamental in life.
La boluntad de hacer el bien es fundamental en la vida.
The desire or will to achieve something.
His will to study leads him to succeed.
Su boluntad para estudiar lo lleva a tener éxito.
Determination or firmness in decisions.
His will is admirable when facing adversities.
Su boluntad es admirable al enfrentar adversidades.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'voluntatem', which refers to will or desire.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have will
To be willing to do something.
tener boluntad
to do something willingly
To perform an action by one's own choice.
hacer algo de boluntad
to express will
To manifest an intention or desire.
expresar boluntad

Related Words

will
The ability to decide and act according to one’s desire.
voluntad
intention
Purpose or spirit put into something.
intención
eagerness
The eagerness or desire to do something.
afán

Slang Meanings

A good disposition to help.
He is always willing to help others.
Siempre está con boluntad para ayudar a los demás.
Enthusiasm for doing something.
After motivating him, he arrived with all his will to the meeting.
Después de motivarlo, llegó con toda su boluntad a la reunión.