fome

This is the 1767th most frequent Portuguese word.

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fome

"Hunger."


In this sentence, 'fome' refers to the physical sensation of hunger, expressing a need to eat food.

Estou com muita fome, vamos comer algo.

I am very hungry, let's eat something.


Here, 'fome' is used metaphorically to describe an intense desire or motivation for learning or knowledge.

Ela tem fome de conhecimento e está sempre lendo livros.

She has a hunger for knowledge and is always reading books.


In this example, 'fome' again refers to the physical sensation of hunger, potentially intensified by physical exertion.

Depois daquela corrida, senti uma fome enorme.

After that run, I felt immense hunger.