hungary

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BrE /ˈhʌŋɡri/ AmE /ˈhʌŋɡri/

adjective en → es

1 NEED FOOD [T + be] A1

needing food; feeling that you want to eat

hambriento, con ganas de comer

  • be hungry for something

Collocations be hungry for food · be hungry for lunch/dinner

  • I'm so hungry, I could eat a horse.

    Tengo tanta hambre que podría comerme un caballo.

2 WANT SOMETHING [T + be] B1

wanting something very much; eager for something

ansioso por, con ganas de

  • be hungry for knowledge/experience

Collocations be hungry for success · be hungry for power

  • She was hungry for adventure.

    Ella estaba ansiosa por la aventura.