Spanish Conversation · Level 10
88 words
Spanish word
ahínco
Pronunciation
IPA/aˈiŋko/
Meaning
- masculine nounenthusiasm
Example
Ella busca trabajo con ahínco cada día.
She looks for work with enthusiasm every day.
More examples
Los voluntarios trabajan con ahínco para ayudar a la comunidad.
The volunteers work with enthusiasm to help the community.
Core concept
An energetic, sustained effort aimed at achieving a result.
Common phrases
con ahínco
with enthusiasm
estudiar con ahínco
study with enthusiasm
buscar trabajo con ahínco
look for work with enthusiasm
Similar words
afán: Harbors an intense wish or drive that motivates vigorous effort.
dedicación: Commits steady hours and attention to a role, project, or cause.
esfuerzo: Puts focused effort and energy toward accomplishing a concrete task.
empeño: Shows unwavering resolve and determination to get something done.
Definition in Spanish
Esfuerzo o empeño llevado con energía y perseverancia para conseguir un resultado.
Word origin
Derived from the verb hincar 'to thrust' via hínco, with the prefix a- producing a word that names driven, persevering effort.
Usage tips
- Closer to determined, persevering effort than to casual excitement, so ahínco implies hardworking persistence rather than mere enthusiasm.