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añoranza means longing — a common term in Beautiful Spanish. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: July 12, 2025

✨ Beautiful Spanish

añoranza

noun • /[ah-nyor-AHN-thah]/

longing

Example:

La añoranza invadió mi alma al despedirme.

Longing filled my soul as I said goodbye.

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🧠 What does añoranza mean?

Añoranza is a beautiful Spanish word that expresses a deep emotional longing or yearning for something or someone in the past. It often carries a sense of nostalgia, melancholy, and a bittersweet feeling of remembering something fondly while recognizing it's gone. It's more than just missing something; it's a profound emotional state.

📚 Extra examples

  • Siento una profunda añoranza por mi país.
    I feel a deep longing for my country.
  • Me invade la añoranza de mis años de infancia.
    I'm filled with longing for my childhood years.
  • Escuchar esa canción me llena de añoranza.
    Listening to that song fills me with longing.
  • Hablamos con añoranza de los veranos en la playa.
    We talked longingly about the summers at the beach.
  • La añoranza por mi abuela es un dolor dulce.
    The longing for my grandmother is a bittersweet pain.

❓ FAQ

How do you say 'longing' in Spanish?
The most common and direct translation of 'longing' is 'añoranza'. Other words like 'nostalgia', 'anhelo', and 'melancolía' can also express similar feelings but with slightly different nuances.
How do you pronounce 'añoranza' in Spanish?
It's pronounced ah-nyoh-RAHN-sah. The emphasis is on the 'RAHN' syllable.
How do you use 'añoranza' in a sentence?
You can use it as a noun: 'Siento añoranza' (I feel longing). You can also use it with prepositions like 'por' (for) or 'de' (of/from): 'Añoranza por mi hogar' (Longing for my home), or 'Añoranza de mis amigos' (Longing for my friends).
What is the English translation of 'añoranza'?
The best translation is 'longing'. While words like 'nostalgia' and 'yearning' are close, 'añoranza' has a specific depth of emotion and connection to the past.
Does 'añoranza' change for gender or number?
No, 'añoranza' is a feminine noun and always stays the same, regardless of whether you're talking about one or many longings.
Is 'añoranza' common in everyday Spanish?
While not as common as some basic words, 'añoranza' is definitely understood and used in everyday conversations, literature, and music. It adds a beautiful, emotional depth to expression.
Does 'añoranza' have slang or double meanings?
No, 'añoranza' has a pretty straightforward meaning and doesn't have any slang interpretations or double meanings.
Is 'añoranza' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
Not really. The meaning and usage of 'añoranza' are consistent across both Spain and Latin America.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "añoranza"

Synonyms: nostalgia, anhelo, melancolía, cuita
Opposites: indiferencia, desapego, olvido

💡 Did You Know?

The word 'añoranza' comes from the Spanish verb 'añorar', which means 'to long for' or 'to yearn for'.

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