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hunger in Portuguese

hunger in Portuguese is fome, sede, ter fome — hunger means the physical need or desire to eat.

hunger in Portuguese

fome
noun
sede
noun
(by extension) Any strong desire or need.
ter fome
verb
(intransitive) To be in need of food.
desejar
verb
(figuratively, intransitive, usually, _, with 'for' or 'after') To have a desire (for); to long; to yearn.

What does "hunger" mean?

  1. noun The physical need or desire to eat.
    "The smell of fresh bread only sharpened her hunger."
  2. noun A strong desire or craving for something other than food.
    "His hunger for success drove him to work late every night."
  3. verb To have a strong craving or longing for something.
    "She hungered for a chance to prove herself."

hunger in a sentence

  • The smell of fresh bread only sharpened her hunger.
  • His hunger for success drove him to work late every night.
  • She hungered for a chance to prove herself.

Similar words in Portuguese

Common Portuguese translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "hunger" in Portuguese?

"hunger" in Portuguese is fome, sede, ter fome. hunger means: The physical need or desire to eat.

How do you use "hunger" in a sentence?

Example: "The smell of fresh bread only sharpened her hunger." In Portuguese, "hunger" is fome, sede, ter fome.

Are there other ways to say "hunger" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 4 translations listed for "hunger": fome, sede, ter fome, desejar.

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