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yearn in Spanish

yearn in Spanish is ansiar, añorar, desear — yearn means to have a deep, often wistful longing for something or someone.

yearn in Spanish

ansiar
verb
(intransitive, also, figuratively) To have a strong desire for something or to do something; to long for or to do something.
añorar
verb
(intransitive, also, figuratively) To have a strong desire for something or to do something; to long for or to do something.
desear
verb
(intransitive, also, figuratively) To have a strong desire for something or to do something; to long for or to do something.
acezar
verb
(intransitive, also, figuratively) To have a strong desire for something or to do something; to long for or to do something.
anhelar
verb
(intransitive, also, figuratively) To have a strong desire for something or to do something; to long for or to do something.
desperecerse
verb
(intransitive, also, figuratively) To have a strong desire for something or to do something; to long for or to do something.

What does "yearn" mean?

  1. verb To have a deep, often wistful longing for something or someone.
    "She yearned to see her family again after years abroad."

yearn in a sentence

  • She yearned to see her family again after years abroad.
  • He yearned for the simpler life he'd left behind.

Common Spanish translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "yearn" in Spanish?

"yearn" in Spanish is ansiar, añorar, desear. yearn means: To have a deep, often wistful longing for something or someone.

How do you use "yearn" in a sentence?

Example: "She yearned to see her family again after years abroad." In Spanish, "yearn" is ansiar, añorar, desear.

Are there other ways to say "yearn" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 6 translations listed for "yearn": ansiar, añorar, desear, acezar, anhelar, desperecerse.

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