Meaning
Na língua inglesa, a expressão "I'm dying to" é usada para indicar que alguém está extremamente ansioso ou impaciente para fazer algo. Não significa literalidade, ou seja, não quer dizer que a pessoa está morrendo de verdade. É uma maneira enfática de dizer que se está muito empolgado ou ansioso por alguma coisa.
Por exemplo, se alguém diz «I'm dying to see that movie», essa pessoa está expressando um forte desejo de assistir ao filme em questão. A expressão é bastante utilizada em situações informais para transmitir entusiasmo ou curiosidade sobre algo que se deseja muito fazer ou experimentar.
É importante lembrar que "I'm dying to" deve ser seguido por um verbo no infinitivo sem o "to". Por exemplo, «I'm dying to eat» ou «I'm dying to travel». Ao utilizar essa expressão, você pode demonstrar seu entusiasmo e interesse de forma clara e natural.
Em resumo, "I'm dying to" é uma expressão útil para comunicar uma forte vontade ou ansiedade por algo, adicionando um toque de intensidade à sua fala no inglês cotidiano.
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.
A loja na esquina fechou.
I know.
But there’s a hot new place right next door.
Mas tem um lugar novo e badalado bem ao lado.
I heard about it.
Are the reviews any good?
As avaliações são boas?
They are!
I’m dying to try that new restaurant.
Estou morrendo de vontade de experimentar aquele novo 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!
Mas faz apenas algumas 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.
Estou economizando 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?
O que há de errado com isso?
It’s the messiest room I’ve ever seen.
Really?
Is it that bad?
É tão ruim assim?
Situation 2
I just sent the last of our guests home.
Wow,
it’s been a long night.
foi uma noite longa.
I’m dying to clean this room.
Look at this mess.
Olhe para esta bagunça.
I’m so tired.
Can we clean tomorrow please?
Podemos limpar amanhã, 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!
