ansia
/ˈansja/ · B2 · noun · f
anxiety
😰 ansia sounds like 'ANN-see-a' — Ann sees a deadline and her stomach knots
From Latin anxia, related to anxius, the same root as English anxiety. Spanish ansia keeps that core: a tense, restless pull, whether fearful worry or eager craving for something. Spot the 'ans' ≈ 'anx' link.