This is the 6012th most frequent Spanish word.
an
The word "an" does not exist as a standalone word in Spanish.
Here, 'an' is part of the verb 'anhelan', which means 'they long for', illustrating the usage of 'an' as a verb ending in the third person plural of the present indicative tense.
Ellos anhelan un futuro mejor.
They long for a better future.
The word 'anoten' includes 'an' as part of its imperative form for the second person plural (formal or plural) in Spanish.
Por favor, no anoten en las hojas de examen.
Please, do not write on the exam sheets.
The word 'an' in this sentence is part of 'anécdota', a noun meaning 'story' or 'anecdote', showcasing 'an' as a partial root in a noun.