Portuguese Word · Intermediate
apetecer
to desire
Pronunciation: /a.pe.teˈse(ʁ)/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "to desire".
Example
meus suspiros formai vento, com que me façais ir ter
may my thought sail: my sighs, may you form wind, with which may you make me go where I desire to see myself;
Practice tips
- Practice apetecer out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Portuguese word is for intermediate-level learners.