Apetecer (en. Crave)

/ape.teˈθeɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To feel desire or inclination for something.

I feel like eating something sweet.

Me apetece comer algo dulce.

To indicate that one has the need to do something.

Today I don't feel like going out.

Hoy no me apetece salir.

To have an interest or preference for something.

Sometimes I feel like reading a good book.

A veces me apetece leer un buen libro.

From the Latin 'appetere' meaning 'to seek', 'to desire'.

I feel like

Indicates that one wants something.

me apetece

I don't feel like

Expresses the lack of desire to do something.

no me apetece

I feel like a coffee

I want to have a coffee.

me apetece un café

appetite

Sensation of hunger or desire for food.

apetito

yearning

Intense desire for something.

ansía

desire

Feeling of wanting something.

deseo

To feel intense urges for something.

I feel like having a good drink after work.

Me apetece un buen trago después del trabajo.

To feel like going out or having fun.

Today I really feel like going out with friends.

Hoy me apetece mucho salir con amigos.