apetência
nounfeminine/ɐpɨˈtẽsjɐ/medium
a·pe·tên·ci·a
Definition
Natural desire or strong inclination for something; appetite, propensity.
He showed a great appetite for music from an early age.
Sexual appetite is a natural drive.
Common collocations
sexual appetiteappetite for learning
Etymology
Do latim 'appetentia', de 'appetere' (desejar).