Apetitos (en. Appetites)

/ape'titos/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Intense desire to eat.
After exercising, I always have appetites to satisfy.
Después de hacer ejercicio, siempre tengo apetitos que satisfacer.
Interest or desire for something beyond food.
My appetites for learning new languages are insatiable.
Mis apetitos por aprender nuevos idiomas son insaciables.
Inclination or longing towards an activity or thing.
His appetites for adventure led him to travel the world.
Sus apetitos por la aventura lo llevaron a viajar por el mundo.

Etymology

From Latin 'appetitus', which means desire or longing.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have appetites
To feel intense desires for something, especially food.
tener apetitos
to satisfy appetites
To fulfill someone's desires or longings.
satisfacer apetitos
voracious appetites
Very intense or difficult-to-control desires.
apetitos voraces

Related Words

appetite
Specific desire to eat or for something.
apetito
hunger
Physiological sensation indicating the need for food.
hambre
eagerness
Intense desire or restlessness to obtain something.
ansia

Slang Meanings

To be very hungry.
I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.
Estoy con unos apetitos que me comería un caballo.
A craving to do something specific.
I have a craving to go out dancing tonight.
Tengo apetitos de salir a bailar esta noche.