Ávido
Example: Ele estava ávido por aprender novas línguas rapidamente.
Definition
"Ávido" describes a strong eagerness or intense desire to do or have something, often related to learning or acquiring new experiences. For example, someone who is "ávido" for knowledge is very enthusiastic and keen to learn quickly.
Etymology
The word "ávido" comes from the Latin "avidus," meaning 'eager' or 'greedy.' It originally conveyed a sense of thirst or hunger for something, which evolved into a figurative meaning of intense desire or enthusiasm. Did you know that its root also relates to words like 'avid' in English, sharing the same sense of eagerness?
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