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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(
sehd
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
tengo hambre(
tehng
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goh
ahm
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breh
)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.