afán — meaning in English

English meaning

• eagerness noun A strong, enthusiastic desire to do or have something.
• fixation noun An intense, often unhealthy preoccupation with a particular person, idea, or thing.
• hurry verb To move or act with speed, or to make someone or something move faster.
• want verb To wish for or desire something.
• zeal noun Strong, energetic enthusiasm for a cause, goal, or belief.

Senses

afán is used for these senses in English:

• eagerness The state or quality of being eager; ardent desire.
• hurry Rushed action.
• want (countable) A desire, wish, longing.
• zeal The fervour or tireless devotion for a person, cause, or ideal and determination in its furtherance; diligent enthusiasm; powerful interest.

fixation — full definition

1. noun An intense, often unhealthy preoccupation with a particular person, idea, or thing.
2. noun The act of fixing or holding something securely in place, or making it permanently stable.

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