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
(intransitive, also, figuratively) To have a strong desire for something or to do something; to long for or to do something.
añorar
(intransitive, also, figuratively) To have a strong desire for something or to do something; to long for or to do something.
desear
(intransitive, also, figuratively) To have a strong desire for something or to do something; to long for or to do something.
acezar
(intransitive, also, figuratively) To have a strong desire for something or to do something; to long for or to do something.
anhelar
(intransitive, also, figuratively) To have a strong desire for something or to do something; to long for or to do something.
desperecerse
(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?
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verb To have a deep, often wistful longing for something or someone.
"She yearned to see her family again after years abroad."
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yearn in a sentence
- She yearned to see her family again after years abroad.
- He yearned for the simpler life he'd left behind.
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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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