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morrer de fome — meaning in English

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English meaning

starve verb To suffer or die from lack of food.

Senses

morrer de fome is used for these senses in English:

starve (intransitive) To die because of lack of food or of not eating.
starve (intransitive) To be very hungry.

starve — full definition

verb To suffer or die from lack of food.
verb To be extremely hungry, often used informally as exaggeration.
verb To deprive someone or something of food, attention, or another vital need.

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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”.

Related Portuguese words

faminto fome louco esfomear