tener muchas ganas

to be eager

to feel very much like

tener muchas ganas(teh-nehr moo-chahs gah-nahs)

intransitive verb phrase

1. (general)

a. to be eager

Los niños tienen muchas ganas de aprender cosas nuevas.

The children are eager to learn new things.

b. to feel very much like

No tengo muchas ganas de salir.

I don't feel very much like going out.

c. to strongly want

Si tienes muchas ganas de conseguir la beca, deberás esforzarte más.

If you strongly want to get that scholarship, you'll have to work harder.