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What does “Tengo hambre” mean?

I’m hungry

Literal translation

I have hunger

Natural translation

I’m hungry

What it really means

Spanish uses ‘tener’ (to have) for hunger, thirst, sleep, etc.

When Spanish speakers use it

Anytime you’re hungry.

Examples in context

  • Tengo mucha hambre.
    I’m really hungry.

Regional differences

  • General: Universal.

Natural replies you can use

¿Quieres comer algo?Vamos a comer

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