tienen sueño

tienen sueño(
tyeh
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nehn
 
sweh
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nyoh
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. they're sleepy
Tienen sueño porque se levantaron muy temprano esta mañana.They're sleepy because they got up very early this morning.
b. are sleepy
Mejor que nos vayamos ya porque los niños tienen sueño.We'd better leave now because the children are sleepy.
c. they're tired
Laura y Alicia salieron anoche y dicen que ahora tienen sueño.Laura and Alicia went out last night and they say they're tired now.
d. are tired
Mis abuelos tienen siempre sueño porque no duermen bien por la noche.My grandparents are always tired because they can't sleep well at night.
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