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avere sete — meaning in English

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English meaning

thirst noun The feeling of needing something to drink.
thirsty adj Needing or wanting a drink.

Senses

avere sete is used for these senses in English:

thirst (intransitive) To be thirsty.
thirsty (informal, uncommon) Causing thirst; giving one a need to drink.

thirst — full definition

noun The feeling of needing something to drink.
noun A strong desire or craving for something.
verb To have a strong craving or desire for something.

thirsty — full definition

adj Needing or wanting a drink.
adj Having a strong desire for something, often used figuratively.
adj Desperately or obviously eager for attention or romantic/sexual interest (slang).

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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