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thirst in Spanish

thirst in Spanish is sed, ambición, ansias — thirst means the feeling of needing something to drink.

thirst in Spanish

sed
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.
sed
noun
(figuratively) Sexual lust.
ambición
noun
(figuratively) Sexual lust.
ansias
noun
(figuratively) Sexual lust.
hambre
noun
(figuratively) Sexual lust.
tener sed
verb
(intransitive) To be thirsty.
ambicionar
verb
(intransitive, usually followed by "for") To desire vehemently.
ansiar
verb
(intransitive, usually followed by "for") To desire vehemently.
desear
verb
(intransitive, usually followed by "for") To desire vehemently.

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 Spanish?

"thirst" in Spanish is sed, ambición, ansias. 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 Spanish, "thirst" is sed, ambición, ansias.

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

Yes — Spanish has 8 translations listed for "thirst": sed, ambición, ansias, hambre, tener sed, ambicionar.

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