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    Antoje (en. Craving)

    /anˈto.xe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To feel a sudden desire for something, especially food.
    I'm craving ice cream on this hot day.
    Me antoja un helado en este día caluroso.
    To provoke the desire to do something.
    That movie makes me crave a movie night.
    Esa película me antoja una noche de cine.
    To express a desire out loud.
    Yesterday, I craved a trip to the beach.
    Ayer antojé un viaje a la playa.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'antojar', which has roots in Latin 'ante' and '220-400', referring to the idea of appearances and desires.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    I'm craving
    Expression indicating a sudden desire for something.
    me antoja
    I'm feeling like
    Used to express spontaneous desires that arise at a given moment.
    se me antoja
    to feel like
    To feel a specific desire for something.
    antojarse de

    Related Words

    craving
    Intense and sudden desire for something, especially food.
    antojo
    to crave
    Verb meaning to feel cravings or sudden desires.
    antojar
    craving-prone
    One who is led by cravings.
    antojadizo

    Slang Meanings

    To have a craving for something very specific.
    Today, I'm craving a barbecue taco.
    Hoy me antoja un taco de barbacoa.
    Urgent or immediate desire.
    After that movie, I craved a trip to the mountains.
    Después de esa película, me antojé de un viaje a la montaña.