thirsty

S2 W1

BrE /ˈθɜːstɪ/ AmE /ˈθɜːrsti/

adjective en → es

1 HUNGER/THIRST [not gradable] A1

needing to drink water or other drinks because you have not had enough liquid

con sed, hambriento/a (de líquidos)

  • be thirsty for something

Collocations thirsty for water · thirsty for a drink

  • I'm really thirsty. Can I have some water, please?

    Tengo mucha sed. ¿Puedo tomar un poco de agua, por favor?

2 DESIRES [not gradable] B1

having a strong desire for something

con ganas de algo

  • be thirsty for something

Collocations thirsty for knowledge · thirsty for success

  • He's always been thirsty for adventure.

    Siempre ha tenido ganas de aventura.