estar hambriento
starving
The term 'estar hambriento' in Spanish directly translates to 'to be hungry' in English. However, the term is often used to express a deep hunger or, in some contexts, a state of starvation. It's utilized in the conversation to say 'I'm hungry' which can be 'Estoy hambriento' if it's a male and 'Estoy hambrienta' if it's a female. Please note, 'estar' is used here because it's referring to a temporary state.
Example sentences using: estar hambriento
Después de jugar todo el día, estoy hambriento.
After playing all day, I am hungry.
In this phrase, the speaker is expressing their state of hunger as a result of a long day of playing. It conveys that physical activity has led to a need for food.
A las tres de la tarde, me doy cuenta de que estoy hambriento.
At three in the afternoon, I realize that I am hungry.
This sentence suggests that the speaker has come to the understanding of their hunger during the afternoon. It indicates a time of day when hunger is commonly felt.
Si no como algo pronto, estaré hambriento durante la reunión.
If I don't eat something soon, I will be hungry during the meeting.
Here, the speaker is warning themselves that they will experience hunger if they do not eat before the meeting. It emphasizes the importance of eating beforehand to avoid distractions.