con ganas

con ganas(
kohn
 
gah
-
nahs
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. enthusiastically
El público aplaudió con ganas la actuación de la cantante.The audience applauded the singer's performance enthusiastically.
b. willingly
Si no lo haces con ganas, mejor que no lo hagas.If you don't do it willingly, you'd better not do it.
c. heartily (to eat or laugh)
Tenía mucha hambre y se comió el desayuno con ganas.He was very hungry and ate his breakfast heartily.
d.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
El nuevo empleado trabaja con ganas y aprende rápido.Our new employee is enthusiastic about his work and learns fast.
Los fans del actor esperan con ganas el estreno de su nueva película.The actor's fans are looking forward to the release of his new movie.
a. really
Su novio es feo con ganas, pero también muy simpático.Her boyfriend is really ugly, but he's also really nice.
b. thoroughly
El curry estaba picante con ganas.The curry was thoroughly spicy.
a. heavily (to snow or rain)
Está nevando con ganas, y el jardín está ya cubierto de nieve.It's snowing heavily, and the garden is already covered in snow.
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