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anseiar

[ɐ̃.se.i.ˈaɾ]
verb
to yearn, to long for, to gasp
1. to have a strong desire or longing for something
She yearns for her homeland.
Ela anseia pela sua terra natal.
2. to breathe with difficulty; to pant or gasp
The runner was gasping for breath after the sprint.
O corredor ansiava ofegante após a corrida.
3. to await eagerly or anticipate with anxiety
He anxiously awaits the results.
Ele anseia pelos resultados.
Synonyms
ansiardesejaraspiraranhelarsuspirarofegar
Antonyms
desprezarrejeitardesdenhar

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
anseiar
Common usage, especially in literary or formal contexts
São Paulo
anseiar
Standard usage
Portugal
anseiar
Common in both formal and colloquial speech

Related Idioms & Phrases

anseiar por algo
anseiar em vão
anseiar profundamente
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