look forward to

esperar con ilusión, tener ganas de

Sentir alegría o ilusión al pensar en algo que va a ocurrir.

En inglés sencillo: To feel happy or excited about something that will happen in the future.

• I’m looking forward to my holiday.
• We looked forward to seeing our friends again.
• Are you looking forward to starting your new job?

Cómo se usa: look forward to something (I look forward to the weekend.); look forward to doing something (We look forward to seeing you again.)

Sinónimos: eagerly await, anticipate

Antónimos: dread

Expresiones frecuentes: look forward to something, look forward to holidays, look forward to retirement

esperar con ilusión, tener ganas de

Esperar con alegría algo que crees que vas a disfrutar.

En inglés sencillo: To wait happily for something you expect to enjoy.

• We look forward to your visit.
• She’s looking forward to learning to swim.
• What are you looking forward to this summer?

Cómo se usa: look forward to something (They look forward to the school holidays.); look forward to doing something (I look forward to meeting your family.)

Sinónimos: eagerly await, anticipate

Antónimos: dread

Expresiones frecuentes: look forward to something, look forward to summer, look forward to Christmas