In giving the floor to Commissioner Frattini, I will apologise to him for the House’ s unruly state, which is attributable to our keenness to move to the vote.

Al dar la palabra al Comisario Frattini, le pido disculpas por el desorden que reina en la Cámara, que es atribuible a nuestro entusiasmo por pasar a la votación.

In giving the floor to CommissionerFrattini, I will apologise to him for the House’s unruly state, which is attributable to our keenness to move to the vote.

Al dar la palabra al Comisario Frattini, le pido disculpas por el desorden que reina en la Cámara, que es atribuible a nuestro entusiasmo por pasar a la votación.

keenness(also: sharpness)

lo afilado {noun}

keenness(also: intensity, deepness, depth, fierceness)

intensidad {f}

keenness(also: closeness)

lo reñido {noun}

keen {adjective}

keen(also: acute, artful, astute, cagy)

astuto {adj. m}

keen(also: acute, astute, cagy, clever)

astuta {adj. f}

keen(also: eager, industrious, painstaking, unflagging)

afanoso {adj. m}

keen

sutil {adj.} (mente, inteligencia)

keen

volado {adj.} [Mex.] [coll.] (entusiasta)

keen(also: willing)

voluntarioso {adj.} (esforzado, bien intencionado)

keen(also: paper-thin, flimsy, razor-thin, sheer)

muy fino {adj.}

keen(also: quick-witted, sharp-witted, searing, ready)

agudo {adj.}

a keen sense of smell

un agudo sentido del olfato

Yes, I have to say this, even if my friend Florus Wijsenbeek, who is too keen of hearing, is not present, but some people are very hard of hearing.

Si, esto lo tengo que decir a pesar de que no esté presente mi amigo Florus Wijsenbeek, quien tiene un oído muy agudo, no como otros, que no tanto.

The people who constructed Europe did so with a long-term vision and a keen sense - following the fratricidal wars that divided us - of the importance of specific policy.

Quienes construyeron Europa lo hicieron con una visión a largo plazo y un agudo sentido de la importancia de las políticas específicas, tras las guerras fratricidas que nos dividieron.

keen

muy bueno {adj.}

keen(also: tapering, sharp-edged, tapered)

afilado {adj.}

keen(also: sharp-edged)

filoso {adj.} [LAm.]

keen(also: sharp, sharp-edged)

filudo {adj.} [Chile]

keen(also: abrupt, biting, bitter, cutting)

cortante {adj.}

keen(also: hard-fought, close-run, hot)

muy reñido {adj.}

keen(also: ready, live, vivid, bold)

vivo {adj.}

I share the overriding sense of deep and keen dissatisfaction expressed during the debate.

Comparto la profunda y viva insatisfacción que se ha manifestado claramente durante el debate.

(FR) I share the overriding sense of deep and keen dissatisfaction expressed during the debate.

(FR) Comparto la profunda y viva insatisfacción que se ha manifestado claramente durante el debate.

I am very grateful to the European Parliament for the keen interest it has shown in this process.

Estoy muy agradecido al Parlamento Europeo por el vivo interés que ha mostrado en este proceso.

keen(also: excited)

embalado {adj.} [SAm.] [coll.] (con una idea)

he's really keen on her

está de lo más embalado con ella

keen(also: rousing, wholehearted)

entusiasta {adj.}

As you know, I am a keen advocate of Turkey joining the EU.

Como saben, soy un defensor entusiasta de que Turquía se adhiera a la UE.

I am a very keen supporter of Mr Barnier's proposals.

Soy un defensor entusiasta de las propuestas del señor Barnier.

I am a keen supporter of this candidacy whose motto is 'Cultural freedom - culture of freedom'.

Soy un defensor entusiasta de esa candidatura, cuyo lema es "Libertad de cultura - cultura de libertad".

keen(also: sedulous, industrious, assiduous, conscientious)

aplicado {adj.}

keen

que muestra mucho interés {adj.}

keen

competitivo {adj.}

Secondly, I should like to make the point that the very function of competition is to ensure that prices are as keen as possible.

En segundo lugar, quisiera destacar que la principal función de la competencia es garantizar que los precios sean lo más competitivos posible.

keen(also: bright, far out, lekker, mean)

genial {adj.}

keen(also: lekker, phat)

chévere {adj.} [LAm.]

keen

fetén {adj.} [Spa.] [slg.]

to keen [keened · keened] {verb}

to keen

lamentar la muerte de una persona {vb}

to keen [keened · keened] {intransitive verb}

to keen(also: to rue, to mourn)

lamentar [lamentando · lamentado] {vb}

That is a pity both for us and for President Trichet who, I understand, is keen to be part of that debate.

Esto es de lamentar tanto para nosotros como para el Presidente Trichet, quien, creo, tiene sumo interés en participar en este debate.

SYNONYMS

Synonyms (English) for "keenness":

keenness

acuity- acuteness- avidity- avidness- eagerness- sharpness

CONTEXT EXAMPLES

Context examples for "keenness" in Spanish(!) These sentences come from external sources & may not be accurate. Therefore, we are not responsible for their content.

I do not, however, like the keenness of some people here for serious measures.

Por lo tanto, hago un llamamiento a los Estados Unidos para que respeten el Estado de Derecho.

I do not, however, like the keenness of some people here for serious measures.

Sin embargo, no me agrada la vehemencia que demuestran algunas personas al tratar cuestiones serias en esta Cámara.

Another point of concern is our keenness to impose our strict standards on the rest of the world.

Otra cuestión que nos preocupa es el afán de querer dictar nuestras estrictas normas al resto del mundo.

Similarly, the keenness with which some label anything and everything as terrorism, makes me a little suspicious.

Del mismo modo me inspira cierta desconfianza la facilidad con la que algunos aplican el término terrorismo a cualquier cosa.

her keenness to meet them was obvious

era obvio que estaba deseando conocerlos

On the contrary, investment subsidies under the second pillar will promote a keenness and a willingness for innovation.

Por el contrario, las ayudas a la inversión en el marco del segundo pilar promoverán un impulso y una predisposición hacia la innovación.

In giving the floor to CommissionerFrattini, I will apologise to him for the House’s unruly state, which is attributable to our keenness to move to the vote.

Al dar la palabra al Comisario Frattini, le pido disculpas por el desorden que reina en la Cámara, que es atribuible a nuestro entusiasmo por pasar a la votación.

In giving the floor to Commissioner Frattini, I will apologise to him for the House’ s unruly state, which is attributable to our keenness to move to the vote.

Al dar la palabra al Comisario Frattini, le pido disculpas por el desorden que reina en la Cámara, que es atribuible a nuestro entusiasmo por pasar a la votación.

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