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express eagerness

[ɪkˈsprɛs ˈiːɡərnəs]
verb phrase
expressar entusiasmo
1. to communicate or show keen interest, enthusiasm, or strong desire for something
She expressed eagerness to participate in the project.
Ela expressou entusiasmo para participar do projeto.
2. to demonstrate enthusiasm or willingness to do something
He expressed eagerness to learn the new software.
Ele demonstrou interesse em aprender o novo software.
NYC Slang
show props / show hype
Synonyms
show enthusiasmdemonstrate interestexhibit keennessdisplay willingnessmanifest desireconvey excitement
Antonyms
express reluctanceshow indifferencedemonstrate disinterestexpress unwillingnessconvey apathy

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
expressar entusiasmo / manifestar entusiasmo
most common usage
São Paulo
expressar vontade / mostrar interesse
common alternative phrasing
Rio de Janeiro
demonstrar entusiasmo / mostrar empolgação
informal usage
Portugal
expressar entusiasmo / manifestar interesse
formal register

Related Idioms & Phrases

jump at the chance
can't wait to
dying to
over the moon about
show one's true colors
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