El apetito
Example: Después de correr, el apetito aumentó considerablemente.
Definition
"El apetito" refers to the natural desire or physical sensation of hunger that motivates an individual to eat. It often increases after physical activity, as in the example phrase, where appetite grows significantly after running.
Etymology
The term "el apetito" comes from the Latin word 'appetitus,' meaning desire or longing. Over time, it evolved into the Spanish 'apetito,' specifically referring to the desire for food. Did you know? The root 'petere' in Latin means 'to seek,' highlighting the idea of seeking nourishment.
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"El apetito" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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