appetite
gb/ˈæpɪtˌaɪt/ us/ˈæpɪtˌaɪt/
A2
Inglés
~ 4100
étvágy, éhség, vágy, kedv
SUSTANTIVO
A2
1
Patrón de uso:
have [an] appetite for [food/drink]
After the long hike, she had a huge appetite.
A hosszú túra után hatalmas étvágya volt.
The medicine made him lose his appetite.
A gyógyszertől elment az étvágya.
This dish is designed to stimulate your appetite before the main course.
He has a healthy appetite for breakfast every morning.
Stress can sometimes reduce your appetite.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
I have a big appetite after running.
Futás után nagy étvágyam van.
She lost her appetite when she felt sick.
Amikor rosszul érezte magát, elment az étvágya.
This soup will help your appetite.
He has a good appetite in the morning.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'appetite' with 'hunger'. 'Hunger' is more about the physical need to eat, while 'appetite' can also mean just wanting to eat even if not physically hungry.
Significado
desire for food or drink
Colocaciones
lose appetite
|healthy appetite
|good appetite
|increase appetite
|stimulate appetite
Sinónimos
hunger (Refers to the physical need for food, sometimes stronger than 'appetite' which can be milder or more about desire than need.)
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craving (Implies a strong desire for a specific food or drink, often more intense than 'appetite'.)
Antónimos
satiety (The feeling of being full and not wanting to eat more; the opposite of having an appetite.)
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loss of appetite (A condition where the desire to eat is reduced or absent.)
Temas
daily life
|health
|food_drink
|core_vocabulary
Definición
The feeling that you want to eat or drink.
A natural feeling of wanting to eat or drink.
SUSTANTIVO
B1
2
Patrón de uso:
have [an] appetite for [something]
The company has no appetite for risky investments.
A vállalat nem mutat hajlandóságot kockázatos befektetésekre.
She has an appetite for adventure and travel.
Erős vágy él benne a kaland és az utazás iránt.
There is little political appetite for change at the moment.
His endless appetite for learning impressed everyone.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
I have an appetite for travel.
Vágyom az utazásra.
He has no appetite for danger.
Nem vágyik a veszélyre.
She has an appetite for new ideas.
Error frecuente:
Learners may think 'appetite' always means food-related, but it can also be used for abstract desires.
Significado
strong desire for something
Colocaciones
appetite for risk
|appetite for adventure
|political appetite
|sexual appetite
Sinónimos
desire (A general term for wanting something, not limited to food.)
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yearning (A deep, emotional desire for something, often long-term.)
Antónimos
aversion (A strong dislike for something, the opposite of having an appetite for it.)
Temas
emotions
|business
|core_vocabulary
Definición
A strong feeling of wanting something, not only food.
A strong wish or desire for something, not necessarily food.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
appetite
AFI
GB/ˈæpɪtˌaɪt/
US/ˈæpɪtˌaɪt/
Sílabas y acento
ap - pet - ite (3 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (ap)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: appetite
- Plural: appetite, appetites
Familia de palabras
Forms
appetites
noun
Core family
appetizing
adjective
Related words
appetizer
noun
Negative and opposite forms
unappetizing
adjective
Advanced or less common
appetizingly
adverb
Expresiones
appetite for risk
1/ˈæpɪtˌaɪt fɚ ɹˈɪsk/
fixed phrase
willingness to take risks
How much someone is ready to take risks, especially in business or finance.
Ejemplos
- Investors’ appetite for risk has decreased recently.
- The project requires a higher appetite for risk than usual.
good appetite
1/ɡˈʊd ˈæpɪtˌaɪt/
fixed phrase
strong regular desire to eat
When someone often feels like eating and eats well.
Ejemplos
- He has always had a good appetite.
- You’ll need a good appetite to finish this big meal.
spoil your appetite
1/spˈɔɪl jˈʊɹ ˈæpɪtˌaɪt/
idiom
reduce hunger before meal
To make yourself less hungry by eating snacks before a main meal.
Ejemplos
- Don't eat too many cookies—you'll spoil your appetite for dinner.
- That big sandwich spoiled my appetite for lunch.
whet one's appetite
1/wˈɛt wˈʌnz ˈæpɪtˌaɪt/
idiom
increase interest or desire
To make someone want something more, especially by giving them a small taste or preview.
Ejemplos
- The trailer whetted my appetite for the movie.
- That short course whetted her appetite for more learning.
work up an appetite
1/wˈɚk ˈʌp ən ˈæpɪtˌaɪt/
idiom
become hungry from activity
To start feeling hungry because you did physical activity.
Ejemplos
- After swimming all afternoon, we really worked up an appetite.
- A long walk in the fresh air will work up your appetite.