Hunger in Spanish 🇪🇸

Pronunciation

Normal speech: ahm-breh
IPA: /’ambre/

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other meanings

“Hambre” is primarily used to describe the physical sensation of hunger, as well as a strong desire or craving for food, but it can also be used more broadly to describe a need or longing for something in general. However, the primary meaning of the word is hunger.

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do not confuse with

“Hambre” should not be confused with “hombre”, which means “man” in Spanish.

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mnemonic

One way to remember the meaning of “hambre” is to associate it with the English word “hunger”, as they share a similar sound and meaning.

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idioms

“No tener pelos en la lengua” (to be outspoken) is an idiom used to describe someone who speaks their mind freely and without hesitation.

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usage

“Hambre” is used to describe the physical sensation of hunger, as well as a strong desire or craving for food. It can also be used more broadly to describe a need or longing for something in general.

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origin

“Hambre” is a Spanish word that comes from the Latin word “famem”, meaning “hunger”.

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hambre info.

Tips to remember the word “hambre”:

1. It’s similar to the English word “amber,” but with an ‘h’ in front. Just think of “amber” when you get hungry!
2. Associate “hambre” with the image of someone rubbing their stomach to indicate hunger.

Explanations:

– “Hambre” is a noun that refers to the physical sensation experienced when the body needs food.
– It can be used both in the literal sense (physical need for food) and in a metaphorical sense (strong desire for something).

Other words that mean the same thing:

– Apetito (appetite) – Often used to express a desire for food rather than the physical need.
– Ansia (yearning) – This can be used in a broader sense and can also apply to hunger.

Alternate meanings like slang:

– “Tener un hambre canina” (literally “to have a canine hunger”) is a Spanish expression used to indicate extreme hunger, akin to saying “I’m starving” or “I could eat a horse” in English.

Examples of sentences that use it:

1. “Tengo mucha hambre, ¿cuándo vamos a comer?” (“I am very hungry, when are we going to eat?”)
2. “Después de trabajar todo el día, llegué a casa con un hambre feroz.” (“After working all day, I arrived home with a fierce hunger.”)
3. “El hambre en el mundo es un problema que debemos solucionar entre todos.” (“World hunger is a problem that we must solve together.”)
4. “No solo de pan vive el hombre, pero sin hambre es difícil concentrarse.” (“Man does not live by bread alone, but it’s hard to focus when you’re hungry.”)
5. “Muchas personas hacen dietas que les provocan hambre todo el tiempo.” (“Many people go on diets that make them feel hungry all the time.”)

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