sediento
“sediento” means “thirsty” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
thirsty
Also: parched
📝 In Action
El corredor llegó a la meta muy sediento.
A2The runner reached the finish line very thirsty.
Después de caminar bajo el sol, estábamos sedientos.
A2After walking under the sun, we were thirsty.
Dale agua al perro, se ve sediento.
B1Give the dog some water; he looks thirsty.
thirsty for / craving
Also: longing
📝 In Action
El joven estaba sediento de conocimientos.
B2The young man was thirsty for knowledge.
Es un político sediento de poder.
B2He is a politician thirsty for power.
La justicia tardó en llegar a un pueblo sediento de paz.
C1Justice took a long time to reach a people thirsty for peace.
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: sediento
Question 1 of 3
Which sentence correctly describes a woman who needs water?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'sitientis', which comes from 'sitire' (to be thirsty). It shares the same root as the noun 'sed'.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use 'sediento' for food if I am very hungry?
No, 'sediento' is strictly for liquids or metaphorical desires. For food, you should use 'hambriento' (hungry).
Is 'sediento' used the same way in Latin America and Spain?
Yes, the word is understood and used identically across all Spanish-speaking countries, although local preferences for 'tener sed' vs 'estar sediento' might vary slightly.
What is the difference between 'sediento' and 'sedienta'?
It is simply a matter of gender. Use 'sediento' for men or masculine objects, and 'sedienta' for women or feminine objects.