hunger

From Middle English 'hungren', from Old English 'hungor', of Germanic origin; related to Dutch 'honger' and German 'Hunger'.

NOUN (1)

[/ˈhʌŋɡər/^en-US]

hambre literal / anhelo neutral / apetito informal / concepto de necesidad de alimento untranslatable (The concept of 'hunger' doesn't have a single, direct equivalent in SPANISH, thus an explanatory phrase is necessary.)

Synonyms emptiness neutral , starvation formal , craving informal

Antonyms satisfaction , fullness

The uncomfortable feeling caused by not having enough food; also, a strong desire or craving for something specific.

plural
hungers

After the long hike, I felt a deep hunger for a good meal. — Describes the physical need for food.
Her hunger for knowledge led her to read every book in the library. — Describes a strong desire for something non-physical.

VERB (1)

[/ˈhʌŋɡər/^en-US]

tener hambre literal / anhelar neutral / desear neutral / concepto de deseo de alimento untranslatable (Similar to the noun, there is no single equivalent verb, hence a phrase is needed.)

Synonyms crave informal , desire neutral

Antonyms repelled , sated

To feel the physical discomfort of needing food; also, to have a very strong desire for something.

regular verb

past	present_participle
hungered	hungering

The children began to hunger for lunch as midday approached. — Describes feeling physically hungry.
He always hungers for adventure and new experiences. — Describes a strong desire for something non-physical.