What is the Spanish word for "anxious"?

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

English

anxious

Spanish

ansioso

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Alternative translations of "anxious"

inquieto
nervioso
angustiado
preocupado

Examples of how to use "anxious" in Spanish

English
She is very anxious about her exam results.
Spanish
Ella está muy nerviosa por los resultados de su examen.
English
She felt anxious before the job interview.
Spanish
Ella se sintió nerviosa antes de la entrevista de trabajo.
English
I am anxious about the test tomorrow.
Spanish
Estoy nervioso por el examen de mañana.
English
They grew anxious waiting for the news.
Spanish
Se pusieron nerviosos esperando las noticias.
English
He looked anxious when he checked his phone.
Spanish
Parecía nervioso cuando revisó su teléfono.

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