anhelar

Anhelar is a Spanish verb that means to long for, to yearn for, or to desire intensely something or someone. It expresses a deep emotional wish or craving for something that is often not currently attainable.

Meaning and Usage

• It refers to a strong, heartfelt desire or aspiration.
• Used when someone is hoping or wishing fervently for a specific outcome, object, person, or state.

Parts of the Word

• The root is anhel-, which relates to strong desire or breath (from Latin anhelare meaning "to breathe hard" or "to gasp," which metaphorically came to mean longing).
• The infinitive form is anhelar.

Examples

• Anhelo la paz mundial. — I long for world peace.
• Ella anhela volver a casa. — She yearns to return home.

Synonyms

• Desear (to desire)
• Ansias (longing, eagerness)
• Codiciar (to covet)
• Ansiar (to yearn for)

Antonyms

• Detestar (to detest)
• Despreciar (to despise)
• Odiar (to hate)

Additional Notes

• Anhelar often conveys a more poetic or intense emotion compared to desear.
• It's frequently used in literature, poetry, and emotional expressions.