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"Si" is a form of "si", a conjunction which is often translated as "if". "Tengo hambre" is a phrase which is often translated as "I am hungry". Learn more about the difference between "si" and "tengo hambre" 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).
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.
