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Which phrase means ‘to be hungry’ in Spanish?
Which phrase means ‘to be hungry’ in Spanish?
What does the phrase ‘tener suerte’ mean?
What does the phrase ‘tener suerte’ mean?
Which expression would you use to say ‘to feel warm’?
Which expression would you use to say ‘to feel warm’?
How would you express ‘to be in a hurry’ in Spanish?
How would you express ‘to be in a hurry’ in Spanish?
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Which phrase translates to ‘to be sleepy’?
Which phrase translates to ‘to be sleepy’?
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Study Notes
Tener frío
- Expresses feeling cold.
- Often used to describe physical sensation of coldness.
- Can be used in various contexts, from mild chill to severe cold.
- Example: Me tengo frío. (I'm cold.)
Tener calor
- Expresses feeling hot.
- Describes the physical sensation of warmth.
- Can range from a mild feeling of warmth to an uncomfortable level of heat.
- Example: Me tengo calor. (I'm hot.)
Tener hambre
- Expresses feeling hungry.
- Indicates a physical need for food.
- Can be used in various contexts, from mild hunger to intense craving.
- Example: Tengo hambre. (I'm hungry.)
Tener sed
- Expresses feeling thirsty.
- Indicates a physical need for water or liquids.
- Can be used contextually in moments where liquids are desired.
- Example: Tengo sed. (I'm thirsty.)
Tener sueño
- Expresses feeling sleepy.
- Describes a desire for sleep or a predisposition to sleep.
- Has context dependent usage.
- Example: Tengo sueño. (I'm sleepy.)
Tener suerte
- Expresses feeling fortunate or lucky.
- Indicates a positive outcome or a favourable situation.
- Used contextually in moments of good fortune.
- Example: Tengo suerte hoy. (I'm lucky today.)
Tener "blank" años
- This is a phrase where "blank" is replaced with an age or number.
- Means "to be blank years old," e.g. "tener 30 años" (to be 30 years old).
- Used to describe a person's age.
- Example: Tengo 25 años (I am 25 years old)
Tener prisa
- Expresses feeling hurried, in a rush, or a need to hurry.
- Used to communicate a sense of urgency or time constraints.
- Expresses a need to move quickly.
- Example: Tengo prisa. (I'm in a hurry.)
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Description
This quiz covers various Spanish expressions using the verb 'tener' to describe physical sensations such as feeling cold, hot, hungry, thirsty, and sleepy. Participants will learn how to effectively communicate these feelings in different contexts. Test your knowledge with examples and improve your Spanish language skills.
