Sed (en. Thirst)

/sed/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Physiological sensation indicating the need to drink.
After running, I felt very thirsty.
Después de correr, sentí mucha sed.
State in which there is insufficient liquid in the body.
Dehydration causes intense thirst.
La deshidratación causa sed intensa.

Etymology

From Latin 'sitis', which also refers to the need to drink.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be thirsty
To experience the need to drink.
tener sed
to quench thirst
To drink to satisfy the need for liquids.
saciar la sed
insatiable thirst
A sensation of thirst that cannot be satisfied.
sed insaciable

Related Words

to drink
To ingest liquid.
beber
hydration
Process of providing liquids to the body.
hidratación
dehydration
State of excessive water loss.
deshidratación

Slang Meanings

Thirst for adventure
To have an intense desire to experience new things.
Tener un deseo intenso de vivir experiencias nuevas.
Thirst for power
To wish to have more control or authority.
Desear tener más control o autoridad.