ansiedad
/ansjeˈdad/
Anxiety in Spanish is ansiedad.
The word ansiedad refers to a state of uneasiness, nervousness, apprehension and obsession.
Meaning: state of uneasiness, nervousness, apprehension and obsession (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In several Latin American countries, estrés is used to refer to both stress and anxiety. In Spain, the word inquietud is used to refer to a state of anxiety or unease.
How does it change in a sentence?
ansiedad is a feminine noun. This means you must use feminine articles and adjectives with it, such as la ansiedad or una ansiedad constante.
How do you pronounce it?
/ansjeˈdad/
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid using the verb ansiar to mean 'to feel anxious'. While it looks similar, ansiar expresses a strong desire or longing for something rather than a state of worry.
Did you know?
- The Spanish word ansiedad shares an ancient ancestor with the English word 'anguish', both tracing back to a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to choke' or 'to tighten'.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, the physical symptoms of ansiedad are often described as a 'nudo en el estómago', or a 'knot in the stomach'.
Examples in context
- Sentí cierta ansiedad en mi pecho.I felt a certain anxiety in my chest.This sentence illustrates how to describe a physical sensation of ansiedad.Tatoeba #8939150 by GoiKira, translation #2725707 by AlanF_US
- Espero un día curar mi ansiedad social.I hope to overcome my social anxiety one day.This sentence shows how to refer to 'social anxiety' using ansiedad.Tatoeba #1515297 by marcelostockle, translation #1514197 by Objectivesea
- Ella no pudo hacer frente a la ansiedad.She could not cope with anxiety.This sentence demonstrates how to use the word when talking about coping with ansiedad.Tatoeba #1689594 by teskmon, translation #315126 by CK
- Durante la presentación, sentí una gran ansiedad.During the presentation, I felt great anxiety.
- Mi trabajo me genera mucha preocupación y ansiedad.My job generates a lot of worry and anxiety in me.
- Últimamente, siento mucha angustia por el futuro.Lately, I feel a lot of anguish about the future.
- No puedo concentrarme, siento mucho desasosiego.I cannot concentrate, I feel much restlessness.
- El trabajo me genera mucho agobio y ansiedad.Work generates much overwhelm and anxiety in me.
- Siento inquietud cuando debo tomar decisiones importantes.I feel unease when I must make important decisions.
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Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are talking at a quiet cafe.
- JavierTe veo con mucha ansiedad hoy.You seem to have a lot of anxiety today.
- LucíaSí, tengo mucha ansiedad por el examen.Yes, I have a lot of anxiety about the exam.
- JavierTrata de relajarte un poco, Lucía.Try to relax a little, Lucía.
- LucíaLo intentaré, pero es difícil.I will try, but it is difficult.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry ansiedad, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ansiedad, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
