tener ganas de

tener ganas de(
teh
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nehr
 
gah
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nahs
 
deh
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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
No tengo ganas de salir hoy.I don't feel like going out today.
Tengo ganas de comer algo picante.I feel like eating something spicy.
b. to want to
Tengo ganas de ir a la playa.I want to go to the beach.
c. to want
Tengo ganas de pollo, pero aquí solo sirven comida vegana.I want chicken, but they only serve vegan food here.
d. to look forward to
Tengo ganas de ir a ver un partido de hockey sobre hielo. ¿Puedo ir contigo la próxima vez?I'm looking forward to going see an ice hockey game. Can I join you next time?
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