el
masculine
/apeˈtito/
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Translation
appetite
Word origin
From Latin appetitus ('a longing for'), from appetere ('to strive after, to desire'), formed from ad ('towards') plus petere ('to seek'). The root petere also gives English 'petition' and 'compete'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- appetitus
- English cognates
- appetite, petition
Grammar
Gendermasculine
Pluralapetitos
Examples
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After the walk I had a big appetite.
.
The child has lost his appetite these days.
¡Buen !
Enjoy your meal!
.
The smell of bread whets the appetite.
insaciable .
She has an insatiable appetite for adventure.
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