What is the Spanish word for "anxiety"?

Learn how to say "anxiety" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

anxiety

Spanish

ansiedad

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Examples of how to use "anxiety" in Spanish

English
He suffers from severe social anxiety.
Spanish
Él sufre de ansiedad social severa.
English
She felt anxiety before the exam started.
Spanish
Ella sintió ansiedad antes de que comenzara el examen.
English
His anxiety decreased after the deep breath.
Spanish
Su ansiedad disminuyó después de la respiración profunda.
English
Job interviews often cause anxiety for many.
Spanish
Las entrevistas de trabajo a menudo causan ansiedad en muchas personas.
English
They talked about anxiety and coping strategies.
Spanish
Hablaron sobre la ansiedad y las estrategias para afrontarla.

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He suffers from severe social anxiety.

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