en ascuas

Spanish

Etymology

Literally, “on embers”.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /en ˈaskwas/ [ẽn ˈas.kwas]
  • Syllabification: en as‧cuas

Adverb

en ascuas

  1. (idiomatic) on tenterhooks, on pins and needles
    Synonyms: en vilo, sobre ascuas

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