Àvid
Example: Ella és molt àvida de llegir llibres de misteri cada setmana.
Definition
"Àvid" describes someone who has a strong desire or enthusiasm for something, especially knowledge or experiences. For example, a person who is very eager to read mystery books every week is considered "àvid" of reading.
Etymology
The word "àvid" comes from the Latin word 'avidus,' meaning eager or greedy. It entered Catalan with a similar meaning of intense desire or enthusiasm. Did you know? The Latin root also gave rise to the English word 'avid,' which shares the same sense of eagerness.
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"Àvid" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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