ansiar
ansiar(
ahn
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syahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to crave)
a. to long for
Después de un día entero de caminata bajo la lluvia, ansiaba un baño caliente.After a whole day walking in the rain, I was longing for a hot bath.
Los admiradores del actor ansiaban su retorno a la pantalla grande.The actor's fans longed for his return to the big screen.
b. to yearn for
Con tres niños pequeños en la casa, ansiaba un poco de orden y paz en mi vida.With three young children in the house, I yearned for some order and peace in my life.
c. to long to (used with infinitive)
Ansiaba dejar el hospital pero no estaba suficientemente recuperada.I was longing to get out of the hospital but I wasn't well enough yet.
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