"mi primo tiene hambre"

Question

Please translate "mi primo tiene hambre".

Answer 1

Literally, "my cousin has hunger", meaning he is hungry.

Answer 2

Thanks! I was having trouble helping my 9 yr old with her Spanish homework!

Answer 3

Tiffany,
How come you use "Tiene" instead of "eres". I am just learning and I thought you would use the verb "ser"

Answer 4

In english you say 'I am hungry'.In spanish you say always 'Tengo hambre'.Do not translate this expression based in english,it is a completely different thing.

Answer 5

thanks Elena