eagerness

[ˈiːɡərnəs]

noun

entusiasmo

1. keen or intense desire or interest in something

She showed great eagerness to learn new skills.

Ela demonstrou grande entusiasmo em aprender novas habilidades.

2. enthusiastic willingness or readiness to do something

The children waited with eagerness for Christmas morning.

As crianças esperavam com ansiedade pela manhã de Natal.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

entusiasmo

most common usage across Brazil

General Brazilian

ansiedade

used when eagerness has anxious undertones

Portugal

entusiasmo

standard usage in Portugal

Portugal

ânsia

literary or more formal alternative

with bated breath - com entusiasmo à espera

dying to do something - ansioso para fazer algo

can't wait - não pode esperar

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