thirst

S2 W2

BrE /θɜːst/ AmE /θɜːrst/

noun en → es

1 CRITERION [uncountable] A2

a strong feeling of wanting to drink because you are short of water or other liquids

sed, sed de agua

  • have thirst for something

Collocations quench one's thirst · feel a thirst for

  • She felt a sudden thirst and reached for the water bottle.

    Sintió un repentino deseo de agua y alcanzó la botella.

2 CRITERION [uncountable] B1

a strong desire or need for something, especially a non-physical thing such as power or knowledge

deseo, necesidad

  • have thirst for something

Collocations thirst for success · thirst for knowledge

  • He has a great thirst for power.

    Tiene un gran deseo de poder.