dar ganas de

dar ganas de(
dahr
 
gah
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nahs
 
deh
)
A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
transitive verb phrase
a. to feel like
Cuando estaba embarazada de ti, me daban ganas de comer fresas todas las mañanas.When I was pregnant with you, I felt like eating strawberries every morning.
b. to want
Estoy tan feliz que me dan ganas de llorar.I'm so happy I want to cry.
c.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
Me dieron ganas de fumarme un cigarrillo.I felt the urge to smoke a cigarette.
A mí me gusta bastante el anuncio. Yo veo esta foto de la modelo con el vestido y me dan ganas de comprármelo.I quite like the ad. I see this picture of the model in that dress, and it makes me want to buy it.
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