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thirst for knowledge

[/θɜrst fɔr ˈnɑlɪdʒ/]
noun phrasepl: thirsts for knowledge
sede de conhecimento
1. a strong desire to learn, understand, or acquire information about something
Her thirst for knowledge drove her to read every book in the library.
Sua sede de conhecimento a impulsionava a ler cada livro da biblioteca.
2. an intense passion for intellectual pursuits and education
The scientist's thirst for knowledge led to groundbreaking discoveries.
A sede de conhecimento do cientista levou a descobertas revolucionárias.
Synonyms
desire to learnintellectual curiositylove of learningappetite for knowledgepassion for learning
Antonyms
apathyindifferenceignorancedisinterest

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sede de conhecimento
most common and widely understood
Portugal
sede de saber
alternative phrasing more common in European Portuguese
General
ânsia de aprender
more formal or literary variant

Related Idioms & Phrases

quench one's thirst for knowledge
insatiable thirst for knowledge
unquenchable thirst for learning
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