appetite

S2 W2

BrE /ˈæpɪtɪt/ AmE /ˈæpɪtɪt/

noun en → es

1 HUNGER [singular] A2

a desire to eat food

hambre, apetito

  • have an appetite for something

Collocations lose one's appetite · whet one's appetite

  • She has a healthy appetite.

    Ella tiene un apetito saludable.

2 DESIRE [singular] B1

a strong wish for something, especially something that is not good for you

deseo, afición

  • have an appetite for something

Collocations appetite for risk · appetite for power

  • He has a dangerous appetite for adventure.

    Él tiene un apetito peligroso por la aventura.