anxiety

ansiedad, preocupación

Sensación de miedo o preocupación por algo que podría ocurrir.

En inglés sencillo: A feeling of fear or worry about something that may happen.

• She felt anxiety before the exam.
• Money problems caused him a lot of anxiety.
• His anxiety about the journey kept him awake.

Cómo se usa: anxiety about something (Her anxiety about the results was growing.)

Sinónimos: worry, unease

Antónimos: calm

Expresiones frecuentes: anxiety about something, cause anxiety, feel anxiety, severe anxiety

afán, ansia

Deseo muy fuerte de hacer o conseguir algo, acompañado de preocupación.

En inglés sencillo: A strong wish to do or get something, mixed with worry.

• Her anxiety to please was clear.
• His anxiety for approval led to mistakes.
• In their anxiety to succeed, they ignored good advice.

Cómo se usa: anxiety to do something (His anxiety to impress made him nervous.); anxiety for something (Her anxiety for success drove her to work harder.)

Sinónimos: eagerness

Expresiones frecuentes: anxiety to please, anxiety for success, anxiety to succeed