Portuguese · Emotions & Feelings
Ansioso
[/ɐ̃ˈziozu/]
Anxious / Nervous
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Experiencing worry, unease, or nervousness about something.
Que experimenta preocupação, inquietação ou nervosismo.
Example
Estou ansioso com a entrevista de emprego.
I am anxious about the job interview.
Etymology
Derived from Latin 'anxius', which conveys a sense of worry or unease, 'ansioso' has maintained this connotation into contemporary Portuguese.
How & Where It’s Used
'Ansioso' is used in both formal and informal contexts, applicable in both spoken and written forms, with a focus on personal feelings.