No. 9,539 in Spanish
antojo
A sudden craving or desire.
In a sentence
Tengo antojo de comer helado esta tarde.
I have a craving to eat ice cream this afternoon.
In this sentence, 'antojo' refers to a craving or strong desire to have or do something, showing the meaning of an immediate or specific whim.
Ayer fui a esa tienda por un antojo de comprar algo dulce.
Yesterday, I went to that store because of a craving to buy something sweet.
Here, 'antojo' is used to describe a sudden desire, particularly in the sense of indulgence or enjoying a treat.
La tienda de los antojos está abierta hasta tarde.
The snack store is open until late.
In this case, 'antojo' is used more colloquially to refer to a place specializing in treats or snacks, demonstrating a regional or specialized usage of the word.
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