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“feel like” in Spanish

Spanish

Alsoapetecer

Pronunciation

IPA/antoˈxaɾ/

Example

Se me antoja un café.

I feel like a coffee.

Illustration for antojar (feel like)

How to say “feel like” in Spanish

“Feel like” in Spanish is antojar.

A brief, spontaneously appearing urge for a concrete thing.

Full entry for antojar: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with antojar

Se me antoja un postre.

One is in the mood for a dessert.

Tips for using antojar

  • Usually describes short-lived, often sensory desires (especially food or treats), so it feels lighter and more fleeting than tener ganas de.

Other Spanish words for “feel like”

¿Te apetece descansar ahora?

Do you feel like resting now?

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