tener apetito

Having appetite

The Spanish phrase 'tener apetito' translates to 'having appetite' in English. It is used when someone feels the need to eat or has a desire for food. This phrase is a common way to express hunger in the Spanish language.

physical sensations Food & Drinks

Example sentences using: tener apetito

Siempre que hago ejercicio, tengo apetito después.

Whenever I exercise, I have appetite afterwards.

Here, the speaker indicates that physical activity increases their hunger afterwards.

Hoy tengo apetito porque no desayuné.

Today I have appetite because I didn't have breakfast.

This phrase expresses that the person feels hungry due to skipping breakfast.

Si no como a tiempo, empiezo a tener apetito intenso.

If I don't eat on time, I start to have intense appetite.

This phrase conveys that not eating at the right time leads to feeling very hungry.