afanar

Spanish

Etymology

Perhaps from Arabic, although Vulgar Latin etymologies have also been suggested. Cognate with Italian affannare (to leave breathless; vex).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /afaˈnaɾ/

Verb

afanar (first-person singular present afano, first-person singular preterite afané, past participle afanado)

  1. (colloquial) to steal, pinch
  2. to work hard
  3. to be busy

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