Vida Cotidiana - Appetite

Descubre cómo los modismos en inglés como "the munchies" y "have a sweet tooth" se relacionan con el apetito en inglés.

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to [have] a sweet tooth [Frase]

ser goloso

Ex: When I 'm stressed , I tend to have a sweet tooth and reach for cookies or cake .

hollow leg [Sustantivo]

pierna hueca

Ex: She consumes ice cream by the pint , and it 's a wonder she does n't gain weight with her hollow leg .

Ella consume helado por pinta, y es una maravilla que no aumente de peso con su pierna hueca.

the munchies [Sustantivo]

el hambre repentina

Ex:

Por lo general, me abastezco de antojos antes de una larga sesión de juegos, para no tener que dejar mi computadora.

{sb} (can|could) eat a horse [Oración]

used to say that one is overwhelemed by the sense of hunger and is willing to quench it the first chance one gets

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to [make] {one's} mouth water [Frase]

to feel excessive and uncontrollable hunger when seeing, smelling, or even thinking of a delicious food or drink

Ex: The sizzling aroma of a steak on the grill made my mouth water .

used to describe a greedy person who takes more food than they could possibly finish

Ex:

to [whet] {one's} appetite [Frase]

to severely increase one's desire for food

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to [get] stuck (in|into) [Frase]

to start with much enthusiasm

Ex: The students got stuck into their group project , and the results were impressive .

{sb} could murder {sth} [Oración]

used to tell someone that they are eating or drinking too much of something

Ex: It 's so hot outside ; I could murder an ice-cold glass of lemonade .

(as|) full as a tick [Frase]

no longer able to eat due to having a full stomach

Ex: The barbecue feast was so delicious that I left the party feeling as full as a tick .

to [melt] in {one's} mouth [Frase]

(of food) to be really tasty and require not much chewing

Ex: The homemade ice cream was so velvety that it practically melted in my mouth with each spoonful .

Vida Cotidiana
Appetite	Beber & Fumar	Alimentos & Hambre	Aliviarse
Descanso & Relajación	Sleep	Diversión & Entretenimiento	Sonrisa y risa
Communication	Socializing	Experimentación & Exploración	Hábito & Rutina
Ocio y Diversión