Spanish Conversation · Level 54
75 words
Spanish word
ansiedad
Pronunciation
IPA/ansjeˈðað/
Meaning
- feminine nounanxiety
Example
Tengo ansiedad antes del examen.
I have anxiety before the exam.
More examples
Sentir ansiedad antes de hablar en público es común.
Feeling anxiety before speaking in public is common.
Core concept
A low, persistent alarm of worry in the body.
Common phrases
tener ansiedad
have anxiety
sentir ansiedad
feel anxiety
ataque de ansiedad
anxiety attack
Similar words
preocupación: Persistent worrying thoughts about future events that keep the mind occupied.
nerviosismo: Physical jitteriness with shaky hands or voice and difficulty calming down.
inquietud: Restless, fidgety unease that makes staying still uncomfortable.
angustia: Overwhelming, chest-clenching distress that feels urgent and hard to breathe.
Definition in Spanish
Sensación persistente de preocupación y tensión que puede afectar el comportamiento y las actividades cotidianas.
Word origin
From Latin anxietas (from anxius tied to angere 'to choke'), the term names bodily tightness that extends to prolonged mental distress.
Usage tips
- In phrases like ansioso por the meaning is often 'eager' rather than worried, so context determines the sense.