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"Sed" is a form of "sed", a noun which is often translated as "thirst". "Tengo hambre" is a phrase which is often translated as "I am hungry". Learn more about the difference between "sed" and "tengo hambre" below.
la sed()
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
tengo hambre()
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. I am hungry
Tengo hambre porque se me olvidó desayunar hoy.I am hungry because I forgot to eat breakfast today.
b. I'm hungry (contracted form)
Tengo hambre y no hay nada de comer en casa.I'm hungry and there's nothing to eat at home.