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thirst in Italian

thirst in Italian is sete, avidità, avere sete — thirst means the feeling of needing something to drink.

thirst in Italian

sete
noun
A sensation of dryness in the throat associated with a craving for liquids, produced by deprivation of drink, or by some other cause (such as fear, excitement, etc.) which stops the secretion of the pharyngeal mucous membrane.
sete
noun
(figuratively) Sexual lust.
avidità
noun
(figuratively) Sexual lust.
avere sete
verb
(intransitive) To be thirsty.

What does "thirst" mean?

  1. noun The feeling of needing something to drink.
    "A cold glass of water finally quenched his thirst."
  2. noun A strong desire or craving for something.
    "Her thirst for knowledge led her to read every book in the library."
  3. verb To have a strong craving or desire for something.
    "The team thirsted for revenge after last season's defeat."

thirst in a sentence

  • A cold glass of water finally quenched his thirst.
  • Her thirst for knowledge led her to read every book in the library.
  • The team thirsted for revenge after last season's defeat.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "thirst" in Italian?

"thirst" in Italian is sete, avidità, avere sete. thirst means: The feeling of needing something to drink.

How do you use "thirst" in a sentence?

Example: "A cold glass of water finally quenched his thirst." In Italian, "thirst" is sete, avidità, avere sete.

Are there other ways to say "thirst" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 3 translations listed for "thirst": sete, avidità, avere sete.

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