tener mucho sueño

tener mucho sueño(
teh
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nehr
 
moo
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choh
 
sweh
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nyoh
)
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.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. to be really sleepy
Tengo mucho sueño. Será mejor que manejes tú.I'm really sleepy. It would be better if you drive.
b. to be really tired
Voy a dormirme antes de que termine la película. Tengo mucho sueño.I'm going to fall asleep in the middle of the movie. I'm really tired.
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