Spanish Conversation · Level 119
60 words
Spanish word
saciar
Pronunciation
IPA/saˈθjaɾ/
Meaning
- verbsatisfy one's appetite
Example
Esa sopa sacia a los niños.
That soup satisfies the children's appetite.
More examples
La explicación del guía sacia mi curiosidad.
The guide's explanation satisfies my curiosity.
Core concept
A person whose appetite is fully met, smiling and relaxed.
Common phrases
saciar la curiosidad
satisfy curiosity
saciar el apetito
satisfy appetite
Similar words
satisfacer: Meets wants or needs, leaving a general feeling of satisfaction.
calmar: Calms intense feelings or urges, bringing them down to a comfortable level.
llenar: Occupies space in a vessel or the stomach until capacity is reached.
Definition in Spanish
Hacer que alguien deje de tener hambre o deje de desear algo, aceptando usos tanto literales como figurados.
Word origin
From Latin satiāre (satis 'enough' + -āre), meaning 'to make sufficient' and later used for relieving appetite or desire.
Usage tips
- Common collocations include saciar el hambre and saciar la curiosidad, and using satisfacer for meeting expectations avoids the somewhat formal tone of saciar.
Other meanings
- satisfyverb
- fillverb
Related words
- saciantesatiatingadjective
- saciedadsatietynoun