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"Tener sed" is an intransitive verb phrase which is often translated as "to be thirsty", and "tengo hambre" is a phrase which is often translated as "I am hungry". Learn more about the difference between "tener sed" and "tengo hambre" below.
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.
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.
