What does "ansia" mean in English?

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Spanish

ansia

English

longing

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Alternative translations of "ansia"

anxiety
eagerness
yearning
desire

Examples of how to use "ansia" in Spanish

Spanish
Esperaba con ansia su llegada.
English
I was eagerly awaiting his arrival.
Spanish
Siento una gran ansia por aprender español.
English
I have a strong desire to learn Spanish.
Spanish
Su ansia de leer llenó la biblioteca.
English
His eagerness to read filled the library.
Spanish
La ansia me impide dormir por la noche.
English
My anxiety keeps me from sleeping at night.
Spanish
Tienen ansia de descubrir nuevas ciudades juntos.
English
They are eager to discover new cities together.

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Esperaba con ansia su llegada.

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