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"Apuntado" is a form of "apuntado", an adjective which is often translated as "pointed". "Anhelado" is a form of "anhelar", a transitive verb which is often translated as "to long". Learn more about the difference between "apuntado" and "anhelado" below.
apuntado(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. pointed
Los arcos apuntados de la iglesia reflejan un estilo gótico.The pointed arches of the church reflect a Gothic style.
b. pointy (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Necesito encontrar un sombrero apuntado para mi disfraz de bruja.I need to find a pointy hat for my witch costume.
2. (colloquial) (eager) (Mexico) (Puerto Rico)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Mexico
Regionalism used in Puerto Rico
a. up for it (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Cuando se trata de ir una fiesta, mis amigos están más que apuntados.When it comes to going to a party, my friends are totally up for it.
anhelar(
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)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to long
Anhelo regresar al país en donde nací.I long to return to the country where I was born.
La pequeña niña había vivido toda su vida en un lugar remoto del interior del país, y anhelaba ver el mar.The little girl had lived all of her life in a remote part of the country's interior, and she longed to see the sea.
b. to long for
Cristina anhelaba al amor que había dejado atrás.Cristina longed for the love she had left behind.
c. to yearn
Susana anhela volver a reunirse con su familia.Susana yearns to be reunited with her family.
d. to yearn for
Desde pequeño, siempre ha anhelado la fama y el dinero.Ever since he can remember, he's yearned for fame and money.
