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brama

craving

noun BRAH-mah Rare

Also means

longing

Usage Note

Brama denotes an intense, passionate desire — stronger than desiderio and often tinged with obsession. It pairs naturally with di + infinitive: la brama di potere (the craving for power). The related verb is bramare (to yearn for).

Examples

"La brama di successo lo consumava."

Natural Translation

The craving for success was consuming him.

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