ávido

[ˈavidu]

adjectivemasculinepl: ávidos

avid

1. having or showing a keen interest in or enthusiasm for something; eager

He is an avid reader of science fiction novels.

Ele é um leitor ávido de romances de ficção científica.

2. characterized by intense desire or craving

She has an avid appetite for knowledge.

Ela tem um apetite ávido por conhecimento.

3. greedy or grasping

The businessman was ávido for profit.

O empresário era ávido por lucro.

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General Brazilian

ávido

standard usage across Brazil

Portugal

ávido

standard usage in Portugal

ávido de conhecimento - hungry for knowledge

ávido por sucesso - eager for success

com olhos ávidos - with hungry eyes

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