🇬🇧🇪🇸 eagerness - entusiasmo : English Lesson

Meaning of "eagerness" ("entusiasmo"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

Eagerness is the feeling you get when you are really excited and can’t wait to do something fun or important. When you have eagerness, you want to start right away, you pay close attention, and you try your best because you are happy and curious about what is happening.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

My little brother’s eagerness to lose his first tooth included daily reports on how wiggly it was, with sound effects.

The hamster’s eagerness to escape the cage lasted exactly three seconds, until he saw the snack bowl.

The class showed great eagerness for science when they learned today’s experiment involved slime and possible explosions.

The baby’s eagerness to try new food disappeared the moment the spoon contained broccoli.

My eagerness to clean my room lasted three minutes, which is a new world record for me.

At the gate, her eagerness made her jump and clap. The dog came near, and her eagerness shone in wide eyes. A friend called, and her eagerness pulled her forward like a small spring. People smiled at her eagerness, and the dog wagged its tail. She hugged the dog, and her eagerness settled into calm joy.

This word is at the B2 level, which means it’s used in more complex conversations and texts. It helps you discuss abstract ideas, express opinions clearly, and engage in discussions on a variety of topics, both personal and professional.

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