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    Ávido (en. Avid)

    /ˈaβi.ðo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Showing an intense desire for something.
    He was an avid reader of classic novels.
    Era un ávido lector de novelas clásicas.
    Being hungry or thirsty for something, figuratively.
    His avid curiosity led him to explore the world.
    Su ávida curiosidad le llevó a explorar el mundo.
    Being willing to obtain something with great interest.
    The avid investors did not miss the opportunity.
    Los ávidos inversores no desaprovecharon la oportunidad.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'avidus', meaning 'eager' or 'greedy'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    eager for knowledge
    Desirous of learning or acquiring knowledge.
    ávido de conocimiento
    eager for power
    One who has an intense desire for control and authority.
    ávido de poder
    eager environment
    Situation or environment that shows great interest in something.
    entorno ávido

    Related Words

    avidity
    Intense desire to possess something.
    avidez
    greed
    Excessive desire for wealth or goods.
    codicia
    longing
    Intense desire or anguish.
    ansia

    Slang Meanings

    Wild cravings for something, generally edible.
    He had an avid hunger after the race.
    Tenía un hambre ávida después de la carrera.
    Excessive or disproportionate interest in something.
    His avid interest in money led him to poor decisions.
    Su ávido interés por el dinero lo llevó a malas decisiones.