keen

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BrE /kiːn/ AmE /kiːn/

adjective en → es

1 ENTHUSIASTIC [T + obj] B1

showing a strong interest in or liking for something; enthusiastic about doing something

entusiasta, apasionado/a, interesado/a en

  • be keen on/for somebody/something

Collocations keen to do something · keen on something

  • She's really keen on tennis.

    Ella está muy entusiasmada con el tenis.

2 WILLING [T + obj] B1

willing to do something, especially if it is difficult or unpleasant; eager to do something

dispuesto/a a, ansioso/a por

  • be keen to do something

Collocations keen to help · keen to learn

  • He's keen to start the new job.

    Él está ansioso por comenzar el nuevo trabajo.

3 SHARP [T + obj] B2

sharp or pointed; having a very thin edge that can cut things easily

afilado, agudo, afilador/a

  • be keen

Collocations keen blade · keen edge

  • The knife has a very keen edge.

    El cuchillo tiene un filo muy afilado.

4 ABRUP [T + obj] C1

sudden or quick; abrupt

brusco, repentino, súbito

  • be keen

Collocations keen change · keen departure

  • There was a keen change in the weather.

    Hubo un cambio brusco en el clima.