hungry

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BrE /ˈhʌŋɡrɪ/ AmE /ˈhʌŋɡrɪ/

adjective en → es

1 NEED FOOD [T + be] A1

needing food; feeling a strong desire to eat

hambriento, con hambre

  • be hungry for something

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

  • I'm really hungry.

    Tengo mucha hambre.

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 change

  • She is hungry for adventure.

    Ella tiene muchas ganas de aventura.