ansioso
anxious; eager; looking forward to
Advanced Adjective
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Pronunciation
/ɐ̃.ˈsi.o.zu/
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Cultural Note
'Ansioso' has a dual meaning that often confuses learners: it can mean genuinely anxious (negative) or eagerly anticipating something (positive). Context is key. 'Estou ansioso para as férias' (I'm looking forward to the holidays) is positive, while 'estou ansioso com o resultado' (I'm anxious about the result) is negative.
📝 Example Sentences
Estou ansioso para te ver.
I am eager to see you.
Ela fica ansiosa antes de cada viagem.
She gets anxious before every trip.
Não fiques tão ansioso, tudo vai correr bem.
Don't be so anxious, everything will go well.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine_plural | ansiosas |
| masculine_plural | ansiosos |
| feminine_singular | ansiosa |
| masculine_singular | ansioso |