enthusiasm

S2 W2

BrE /ɪnˈθ juː zɪəm/ AmE /ɪnˈθuːzɪəm/

noun en → es

1 PASSION/INTEREST [uncountable] B1

a strong feeling of excitement and interest in something

entusiasmo, pasión, interés

  • show enthusiasm for something

Collocations show enthusiasm for a project · have enthusiasm for an idea

  • She showed great enthusiasm for the new job.

    Ella mostró gran entusiasmo por el nuevo trabajo.

2 APPROVAL [uncountable] B2

the feeling of being pleased and excited about something that someone has done or achieved

aprobación, satisfacción

  • have enthusiasm for somebody's achievement

Collocations express enthusiasm about a success · show enthusiasm towards an accomplishment

  • The team expressed great enthusiasm for the player's performance.

    El equipo expresó gran entusiasmo por la actuación del jugador.