Example: Depois de trabalhar o dia todo, a fome apareceu rapidamente.
Definition
"A fome" refers to the physical sensation or need for food that arises after a period without eating, often prompting a desire to eat. In historical contexts, it can also signify periods of widespread scarcity and hunger affecting populations.
The term "a fome" comes from the Latin word 'fames,' which means hunger or famine. Did you know? This word has retained a similar form across many Romance languages, reflecting the universal human experience of hunger throughout history.
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