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    Ganas (en. Desire)

    /ˈɡanas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Desire or motivation to carry out an activity.
    I feel like going for a walk.
    Tengo ganas de salir a pasear.
    Enthusiasm felt towards an action.
    The desire to study is important for success.
    Las ganas de estudiar son importantes para el éxito.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'to win' in the sense of obtaining desire or impulse.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to feel like
    To feel desire or inclination towards something.
    tener ganas de
    I don't feel like it
    To not feel motivated to do something.
    no tengo ganas
    makes you feel like
    To provoke the desire to do something.
    dar ganas de

    Related Words

    desire
    Feeling of yearning for something.
    deseo
    intention
    Plan or purpose to do something.
    intención
    enthusiasm
    Feeling of joy and energy towards something.
    entusiasmo

    Slang Meanings

    To be motivated to do something.
    Today I really feel like working.
    Hoy tengo muchas ganas de trabajar.
    To be willing to face a challenge.
    In the competition, everyone was eager to win.
    En la competencia, todos tenían ganas de ganar.