entusiasmo
nounCEFR B2
What does “entusiasmo” mean in English?
enthusiasm, eagerness — strong interest in and positive feeling about something
enthusiasm, eagerness — strong interest in and positive feeling about something (con entusiasmo; mostrar entusiasmo; entusiasmo por)
Example sentences
El entusiasmo con el que el equipo abordó el proyecto resultó clave para superar los plazos tan ajustados.
The enthusiasm with which the team tackled the project proved key to meeting the very tight deadlines.
Respondió a la propuesta con escaso entusiasmo, lo que hizo prever que la negociación sería larga.
He responded to the proposal with little enthusiasm, which suggested the negotiation would be lengthy.
Su entusiasmo por la fotografía la llevó a dejar un trabajo bien pagado para dedicarse a ello profesionalmente.
Her enthusiasm for photography led her to leave a well-paid job in order to pursue it professionally.
How to use it
El entusiasmo (noun, masculine) means 'enthusiasm, eagerness, passion for something'. At B2 it is common in professional, educational, and personal discourse. Core collocations: con entusiasmo (enthusiastically); mostrar/demostrar entusiasmo; entusiasmo por (enthusiasm for); contagiar el entusiasmo; sin entusiasmo (half-heartedly). The adjective is entusiasta and the verb is entusiasmar(se). Distinguish from motivación (motivation — more goal-driven) and optimismo (optimism — about outcomes).
Common mistake
Entusiasmo is almost always uncountable in Spanish (like English 'enthusiasm'). 'Enthusiastically' = con entusiasmo (not *con entusiásmo). Don't confuse with emoción (excitement/emotion) or pasión (passion — stronger, more intense). 'She's enthusiastic about it' = le entusiasma or lo hace con entusiasmo.