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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).

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