Hambrientos (en. Hungry)

/am.bɾjen.tos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A group of people who feel hunger.
The hungry gathered in the square to receive help.
Los hambrientos se reunieron en la plaza para recibir ayuda.
The state of those who have not eaten for an extended period.
In the war, many hungry suffer the consequences of the lack of food.
En la guerra, muchos hambrientos sufren las consecuencias de la falta de alimentos.

Etymology

From the Latin 'humer' which means 'to be hungry'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

hungry for knowledge
Eager to learn more.
hambrientos de conocimiento
to be hungry
To be hungry for food.
estar hambriento
hungry for power
Eager to gain control or influence.
hambrientos de poder

Related Words

hunger
A feeling of the need for food.
hambre
hunger pangs
The state of being very hungry.
hambrosía
hungry (singular form)
Singular form of the adjective.
hambriento

Slang Meanings

Can refer to someone who is very hungry in an informal context.
After the race, I was hungry and ate two pizzas.
Después de la carrera, estaba hambriento y comí dos pizzas.
Can be used to describe someone who is desperately seeking something.
That guy is hungry for attention.
Ese tipo está hambriento de atención.