I would like to ask what is the difference between this idiomatic expression and "tengo ganas de"/"estoy deseando" ...? Thank you

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I would like to ask what is the difference between this idiomatic expression and "tengo ganas de"/"estoy deseando" ...? Thank you

This question relates to:Spanish lesson "How to say I can't wait/I can't wait to do something in Spanish with no ver la hora"

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InmaNative Spanish expert teacher in Kwiziq

Hola Emanuel,

They are all synonyms that express "looking forward to something", but "no ver la hora de algo" is slightly more emphatic than the others, I'd say. It adds a bit more intensity to the desire. With this one it is as if someone has been waiting for a long time for something to happen.

I hope this helps.

Saludos

Inma

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I would like to ask what is the difference between this idiomatic expression and "tengo ganas de"/"estoy deseando" ...? Thank you

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