Longing in Spanish
Longing in Spanish is añoranza (ah-nyoh-RAHN-sah). It's feminine: la añoranza.
- Spanish
- la añoranza
- Say it
- lah ah-nyoh-RAHN-sah
- Gender
- Feminine: la añoranza
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Questions about añoranza
How do you say longing in Spanish?
Longing in Spanish is la añoranza.
How do you pronounce añoranza?
Say it ah-nyoh-RAHN-sah. The syllable in capitals is stressed: RAHN. This guide follows Latin American Spanish.
Is añoranza masculine or feminine in Spanish?
añoranza is feminine, so it takes la: la añoranza.
What does añoranza mean in English?
In English, la añoranza means longing.
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