apetite (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of speech:

Noun

Phonetic transcription:

/apetiˈte/

Usage:

The word "apetite" in Spanish is used to refer to a physical desire for food. It is commonly used in both written and oral contexts, and its frequency of use is moderate.

Example sentences:

1. Tengo mucho apetite después de hacer ejercicio.
   I have a big appetite after exercising.

2. A mi gato le encanta la comida, siempre tiene apetite.
   My cat loves food, he always has an appetite.

Idiomatic expressions:

In Spanish, the word "apetite" is not commonly used in idiomatic expressions. However, below are two examples of idiomatic expressions using the word "apetito" which relate to appetite:

1. Tener buen apetito: to have a good appetite.

2. ¡Tengo buen apetito, quiero comer algo delicioso!
   I have a good appetite, I want to eat something delicious!

3. Abrir el apetito: to whet one's appetite.

4. Esa sopa me abrió el apetito, ¡qué deliciosa está!
   That soup whet my appetite, it's so delicious!

Etymology:

The word "apetite" comes from the Latin word "appetītus," which means "desire, longing, appetite."

Synonyms and Antonyms:

• Synonyms: hambre (hunger), ganas de comer (cravings), apetencia (appetency).
• Antonyms: saciedad (satiety), falta de apetito (lack of appetite).