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sed

thirst

noun SEHD Rare
Body & Health Senses

Origin: From Latin sitis.

Usage Note

Sed is a feminine noun, which surprises learners because monosyllabic nouns ending in a consonant are often masculine. The idiom tener sed ('to be thirsty') is the standard construction — not estar or ser. Figuratively sed de poder means 'thirst for power', a fixed metaphorical use found frequently in literature and journalism.

Examples

"Tengo mucha sed después del ejercicio."

Natural Translation

I am very thirsty after exercise.

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