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What does ganas mean in english?

"Ganas" in Spanish doesn't have a direct one-to-one translation in English. It's a complex word that conveys a feeling of:

* Desire: A strong yearning or longing for something.

* Motivation: A strong inner drive to do something.

* Enthusiasm: A feeling of excitement and eagerness.

Here are some examples of how "ganas" could be translated in English:

* "Tengo ganas de comer pizza" (I have ganas to eat pizza) could be translated as:

* "I'm craving pizza."

* "I have a strong desire to eat pizza."

* "I'm really in the mood for pizza."

* "No tengo ganas de ir al trabajo" (I don't have ganas to go to work) could be translated as:

* "I'm not motivated to go to work."

* "I don't feel like going to work."

* "I lack enthusiasm for work today."

Overall, "ganas" encompasses a range of emotions and can be best translated by considering the context and the specific nuance you want to convey.

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