tener sed de

tener sed de(
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nehr
 
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deh
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A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
transitive verb phrase
a. to be thirsty for
Mi alumnos tienen sed de conocimientos, y eso me motiva mucho como profesor.My students are thirsty for knowledge, and that gives me a lot of motivation as a teacher.
b. to thirst for
Los animales de los refugios tienen sed de amor y cuidados.Animals in shelters thirst for love and care.
c. to crave for
Los traficantes de esclavos tenían sed de riqueza y estaban dispuestos a todo para conseguirla.Slave traders were craving for wealth and were willing to do anything to get it.
d. to crave
En un principio tuve sed de venganza, pero luego fui capaz de perdonar.I craved revenge at first, but then I was able to forgive.
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