lust

[/lʌst/]

noun/verbpl: lusts

luxúria

1. A strong sexual desire or appetite

He felt a sudden lust for her.

Ele sentiu uma súbita luxúria por ela.

2. An intense longing or craving for something

A lust for power drove his ambitions.

Uma sede de poder impulsionava suas ambições.

3. (verb) To have a strong sexual desire for someone

He lusted after his neighbor.

Ele cobiçava sua vizinha.

4. (verb) To desire something intensely

She lusted for adventure and travel.

Ela ansiava por aventura e viagem.

NYC Slang

thirst

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

luxúria

Most common formal usage

General Brazilian

desejo sexual

More explicit description

Portugal

luxúria

Standard usage, same as Brazilian Portuguese

Colloquial

vontade

Used informally for intense desire

lust for life - paixão pela vida

lust after someone - cobiçar alguém

lust for power - sede de poder

lust for knowledge - sede de conhecimento

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