Meaning
La expresión «I'm dying to» se utiliza en inglés para expresar un deseo intenso o una gran emoción por hacer algo. No se trata de una expresión literal, sino más bien de una manera enérgica de manifestar entusiasmo o impaciencia. Por ejemplo, si alguien dice «I'm dying to see that movie», significa que tiene muchas ganas de ver esa película.
En español, una manera de entender esta expresión podría ser «me muero de ganas de». Se usa cuando queremos enfatizar cuánto queremos hacer algo o cuánto esperamos con ansias algún acontecimiento. Es una expresión muy común en conversaciones informales para transmitir emociones fuertes sobre actividades cotidianas o eventos esperados.
Ejemplos de uso:
- «I'm dying to try that new restaurant» se podría traducir como: «Me muero de ganas de probar ese nuevo restaurante».
- «I'm dying to meet your friends» se podría traducir como: «Me muero de ganas de conocer a tus amigos».
Today's Sentences
- I'm dying to try that new restaurant.
- I'm dying to see you.
- I'm dying to buy those new sneakers.
- I'm dying to clean this room.
- I'm dying to eat this dessert.
- Writer's Note
01
I'm dying to try that new restaurant.
Situation 1
Oh no!
The shop on the corner closed down.
La tienda en la esquina cerró.
I know.
But there’s a hot new place right next door.
Pero hay un nuevo lugar de moda justo al lado.
I heard about it.
Are the reviews any good?
¿Las reseñas son buenas?
They are!
I’m dying to try that new restaurant.
Estoy ansioso por probar ese nuevo restaurante.
Situation 2
There are so many new fusion eateries around here.
I’m dying to try that new restaurant.
The one on 1st street?
Yes! They just got a Michelin star too!
02
I'm dying to see you.
Situation 1
My flight arrives at 10am.
I hope there aren’t any delays.
I’m dying to see you.
I’ve missed you too! See you when you get here!
Situation 2
I’m dying to see you.
Me too!
It feels like it’s been a whole year.
I feel the same.
But it’s only been a few weeks!
¡Pero solo han pasado unas semanas!
03
I'm dying to buy those new sneakers.
Situation 1
Have you been to the new store downtown?
Yea! I’m dying to buy those new sneakers.
The new suede ones right?
Yes!
I'm saving up every penny.
Estoy ahorrando cada centavo.
Situation 2
I’m dying to buy those new sneakers.
They’re so sleek and stylish.
I love how they go well with any outfit.
I’ll buy a pair if you do too.
04
I'm dying to clean this room.
Situation 1
I’m dying to clean this room.
Why?
What’s wrong with it?
¿Qué tiene de malo?
It’s the messiest room I’ve ever seen.
Really?
Is it that bad?
¿Es tan malo?
Situation 2
I just sent the last of our guests home.
Wow,
it’s been a long night.
ha sido una noche larga.
I’m dying to clean this room.
Look at this mess.
Mira este desorden.
I’m so tired.
Can we clean tomorrow please?
¿Podemos limpiar mañana por favor?
05
I'm dying to eat this dessert.
Situation 1
What a great meal!
Definitely. And I’m dying to eat this dessert.
Really? I don’t think I can have another bite.
You’re missing out!
Situation 2
I’m dying to eat this dessert.
It looks delicious!
I love chocolate lava cake.
Let’s dig in!
Writer’s Note
The expression "I'm dying to" is a figure of speech that emphasizes a strong desire to do something. You can use this expression when you want to show how eager you are or how much you look forward to an event. For example, I'm dying to move to a new house, I'm dying to eat lunch, I'm dying to see the concert, I'm dying to go to Hawaii. The dialogues, shown above, demonstrate common situations that you can tweak and practice on your own.
Here are some creative sentences to get you more familiar with the phrase "I'm dying to":
- I’m dying to try that new ramen place everyone’s posting about.
- I’m dying to eat something that’s not instant noodles for once.
- I’m dying to bake cookies—but mostly just to eat the dough.
- I’m dying to take a break and disappear into the mountains for a few days.
- I’m dying to visit a country where I don’t speak the language at all—just for the adventure.
- I’m dying to see the Northern Lights with my own eyes.
- I’m dying to tell you what happened—but I have to wait until we’re alone.
- I’m dying to hear how your date went. Spill everything!
- I’m dying to meet your dog. I’ve heard so much about him!
- I’m dying to start a project that actually excites me.
- I’m dying to learn something new this year—maybe coding or photography.
I've been dying to communicate with you guys! So let us know what you've been dying to do. Another day of successful learning. Cheers!
