How to Say ‘Craving’ in Spain Spanish
Las ansias de consumir
lahs AHN-syahs deh kohn-soo-MEER
[lahs AHN-syahs deh kohn-soo-MEER]
Phrase Breakdown
Las ansias
lahs AHN-syahs
The cravings
'Ansias' means strong urges or cravings. The stress falls on AN-sias. Link the words smoothly: 'la-sansias'.
Las ansias son fuertes.
The cravings are strong.
Words in this phrase
Las
[lahs]
the (feminine plural)
Definite article used with feminine plural nouns (e.g., las religiones). It specifies which ones you mean.
En un diálogo interreligioso, escuchamos a Las personas con respeto.
In an interfaith dialogue, we listen to the people with respect.
ansias
[AHN-syahs]
cravings
Strong urges or longings for something.
Tengo ansias de fumar.
I have cravings to smoke.
de consumir
deh kohn-soo-MEER
to use (substances)
'Consumir' means to consume. In a medical context, it often means using drugs or alcohol. The stress falls on the last syllable: con-su-MIR.
Dejó de consumir.
He stopped using.
Words in this phrase
de
[deh]
of
A common connector joining type with company.
En la pregunta ¿Qué tipo de empresa?, de conecta las ideas.
In the question What type of company?, de connects the ideas.
consumir
[kohn-soo-MEER]
to use (consume)
Infinitive verb meaning to consume, often substances.
No quiero consumir más.
I don't want to use anymore.
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