apetecer

Apetecer is a Spanish verb that translates to "to feel like," "to crave," or "to fancy" in English. It is used to express a desire or longing for something, whether it be food, an activity, or a particular feeling. The verb is an impersonal one, meaning it is typically used in the third person singular, similar to the English verb "to be" in phrases like "it is raining."

The most common usage of apetecer relates to food. For example, "Me apetece una manzana" means "I feel like an apple." It can also be used for activities, such as "Me apetece ir al cine" which translates to "I feel like going to the cinema." The verb expresses a spontaneous or casual desire, rather than a strong need or obligation.

Apetecer is conjugated regularly for the verb 'e' to 'ie' stem change in the present indicative, but its impersonal nature means it's most frequently encountered in the third person singular form, 'apetece'. The subject of the sentence is typically the thing that is desired, and the person experiencing the desire is indicated by an indirect object pronoun (me, te, le, nos, os, les). For instance, "Te apetece una siesta?" means "Do you feel like a nap?" The feeling conveyed is one of mild inclination or a desire that arises casually.