No. 9,538 in Spanish
antojaba
"Antojaba" means "it seemed appealing or desirable."
In a sentence
A ella se le antojaba un helado mientras paseaban por el parque.
She felt like having an ice cream while they were walking in the park.
In this sentence, 'antojaba' is used as a reflexive verb ('se le antojaba') indicating a whim or craving for an ice cream.
El paisaje se antojaba mágico bajo la luz de la luna.
The landscape seemed magical under the moonlight.
In this instance, 'antojaba' describes the appearance of something as perceived subjectively, emphasizing an impression or a feeling.
Me antojaba tomar un descanso después de tanto trabajo.
I felt like taking a break after so much work.
Here, 'antojaba' reflects a personal desire or inclination towards taking a break.
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