Antojos (en. Cravings)

/anˈtoxos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Uncontrollable desires to eat, often referred to specific foods.

I had cravings for chocolate during pregnancy.

Tenía antojos de chocolate durante el embarazo.

Whims that arise unexpectedly, generally related to food.

My cravings are very rare, but sometimes I desire something savory.

Mis antojos son muy raros, pero a veces deseo algo salado.

A strong inclination for a particular food or flavor at a given moment.

The craving for pizza struck me at midnight.

El antojo de pizza me atacó a media noche.

The term comes from the verb 'antojar', which means to have a sudden or whimsical desire.

pregnancy cravings

Specific food desires that often occur during pregnancy.

antojos de embarazo

to follow cravings

To act according to the momentary eating desires.

seguir los antojos

to have cravings

To experience cravings for a specific food.

tener antojos

to crave

To have a sudden desire for something, especially food.

antojar

whim

A fleeting desire or longing considered a luxury.

capricho

To have a strong craving for something specific.

Today I have a craving for tacos.

Hoy tengo un antojo de tacos.

To feel the urge to eat something that was not planned.

I had a craving for ice cream at three in the morning.

Me dio un antojo de helado a las tres de la mañana.