Ansiedade
/ɐ̃.si.eˈda.d͡ʒi/
Anxiety in Portuguese is Ansiedade.
Ansiedade refers to a state of uneasiness, nervousness, apprehension or obsession. You can also use the construction estar ansioso (to be anxious) to express either feeling nervous or being excited and eager for something to happen.
Meaning: state of uneasiness, nervousness, apprehension and obsession (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Portugal, the word inquietação is sometimes used instead of Ansiedade to convey a sense of anxiety or uneasiness.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɐ̃.si.eˈda.dʒi/. It has 5 syllables, and the stress is on the 4th syllable.
Did you know?
- The root of ansiedade is tied to the Latin 'angere', which means 'to choke' or 'to throttle', suggesting that the feeling of anxiety is linguistically rooted in the sensation of being unable to breathe.
- The term inquietação describes anxiety as a 'lack of quietness', framing the emotion as an absence of peace rather than a presence of fear.
- The Portuguese language uses ansioso to describe a state of longing or desire, which is a nuance not typically found in the English 'anxious'.
Examples in context
- Eu tive um ataque de ansiedade.I had an anxiety attack.This sentence is useful for describing experiencing an anxiety attack using Ansiedade.Tatoeba #2811930 by alexmarcelo, translation #2811609 by Hybrid
- A ansiedade é o pior demônio da vida.Anxiety is the worst demon in life.This sentence is useful for expressing the heavy impact of Ansiedade on life.Tatoeba #5816143 by ajdavidl, translation #3732809 by CK
- A ansiedade dela estava aparente para todos.Her anxiety was apparent to everyone.This sentence is useful for describing how someone's Ansiedade can be visible to others.Tatoeba #6475810 by heo598, translation #308377 by CM
- Estou sofrendo de ansiedade antes da minha apresentação importante.I am suffering from anxiety before my important presentation.
- Eu sinto uma grande ansiedade quando tenho que tomar decisões difíceis.I feel a great anxiety when I have to make difficult decisions.
- Estou sentindo um nervosismo incrível antes do exame.I am feeling incredible nervousness before the exam.
- Sinto muito nervosismo quando falo em público.I feel a lot of nervousness when speaking in public.
- Tenho uma aflição constante sempre que penso nas tarefas pendentes.I have a constant distress whenever I think about the pending tasks.
- Sinto uma aflição angustiante sempre que tenho que tomar decisões importantes.I feel a distressing anguish whenever I have to make important decisions.
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Example conversation
Beatriz and Felipe are talking at a coffee shop about mental health.
- BeatrizSinto muita ansiedade antes de reuniões importantes.I feel a lot of anxiety before important meetings.
- FelipeEu entendo, Beatriz, a ansiedade é muito comum.I understand, Beatriz, anxiety is very common.
- BeatrizVocê tem alguma técnica para controlar isso?Do you have any technique to control it?
- FelipeEu pratico meditação para relaxar o corpo.I practice meditation to relax my body.
Sources
- Pronunciation from the Wiktionary entry ansiedade.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ansiedade, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
