Ansioso
Example: Estoy ansioso por empezar mi nuevo trabajo mañana.
Definition
"Ansioso" describes a feeling of eager anticipation or nervous excitement about something that is going to happen, often mixed with worry or impatience. For example, feeling "ansioso" about starting a new job means being both excited and slightly uneasy.
Etymology
The word "ansioso" comes from the Latin 'anxiosus,' meaning full of anxiety or distress. Over time, it evolved in Spanish to express a broader sense of eager anticipation, not just worry. Did you know? The Latin root 'anxius' is also related to the English word 'anxious,' showing their common origin.
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"Ansioso" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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