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"Tengo hambre" is a phrase which is often translated as "I am hungry", and "estoy cansado" is a phrase which is often translated as "I'm tired". Learn more about the difference between "tengo hambre" and "estoy cansado" below.
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).
phrase
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.
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estoy cansado(
ehs
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toy
 
kahn
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sah
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doh
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. I'm tired (contraction)
¿Quieres venir a pasear? - No, estoy cansado.Do you want to go for a walk? - No, I'm tired.
b. I am tired
Déjame dormir que estoy cansada.Let me sleep. I am tired.
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