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    Apetece (en. I fancy)

    /apeˈteθe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To feel desire or interest in something.
    Today I feel like eating pizza.
    Hoy me apetece comer pizza.
    To express the need to do something.
    I don't feel like going out tonight.
    No me apetece salir esta noche.
    Used to indicate preferences.
    Sometimes I feel like reading a good book.
    A veces me apetece leer un buen libro.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'appetere', which means 'to desire' or 'to tend to'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    I feel like having a coffee.
    I feel like having a coffee.
    Me apetece un café
    I don't feel like doing anything.
    I don't feel like doing anything.
    No me apetece nada
    What do you feel like eating?
    What do you want to eat?
    ¿Qué te apetece comer?

    Related Words

    appetite
    Desire to eat or for something.
    apetito
    to desire
    The act of wishing for something.
    apetecer
    desire
    Feeling of wanting something.
    deseo

    Slang Meanings

    To feel like going out.
    Today I feel like making plans with friends.
    Hoy me apetece un plan con amigos.
    To feel a craving.
    I feel like something sweet.
    Me apetece algo dulce.