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"Si" is a form of "si", a conjunction which is often translated as "if". "Tener sed" is an intransitive verb phrase which is often translated as "to be thirsty". Learn more about the difference between "si" and "tener sed" below.
si(
see
)A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences (e.g., The cat and the dog slept.).
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
tener sed(
teh
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nehr
sehd
)An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
1. (general)
a. to be thirsty
¿Me darías un vaso de agua? Tengo mucha sed.Would you give me a glass of water? I'm really thirsty.