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"Sed" is a form of "sed", a noun which is often translated as "thirst". "Tienes hambre" is a form of "tienes hambre", a phrase which is often translated as "you're hungry". Learn more about the difference between "sed" and "tienes 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).
feminine noun
a. thirst
El vampiro tiene una sed de sangre mortal.Vampires have a deadly thirst for blood.
a. thirst
Los estudiantes tienen sed de conocimiento.Students have a thirst for knowledge.
b. yearning
El viaje no le había calmado la sed de aventuras.The trip had not calmed her yearning for adventure.
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tienes hambre(
tyeh
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nehs
 
ahm
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breh
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
1.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(singular)
a. you're hungry
Si tienes hambre, hay pollo en la nevera.If you're hungry, there's some chicken in the refrigerator.
b. you are hungry
Es obvio que tienes hambre de éxito.It's obvious you are hungry for success.
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