Phrases Using 'Tener' (2/2)
Spanish: Cambridge International GCSE, topic 9.3.4
Phrases Using 'Tener' 2
'Tener' is used to create certain expressions and phrases. There are 12 that you need to know.
Tener hambre/sed - to be hungry/thirsty
- Los niños tienen hambre.
- The children are hungry.
- Mi hermana tiene sed.
- My sister is thirsty.
Tener suerte - to be lucky
- Se puede tener suerte y ganar la lotería.
- One might be lucky and win the lottery.
Tener dolor (de) - to have a pain (in)
- Tengo dolor de cabeza.
- I have a headache.
Tener miedo - to be afraid
- ¿Por qué tenéis miedo?
- Why are you afraid?
Tener ganas de - to feel like, to want
- Tengo ganas de aprender español.
- I want to learn Spanish.
Test yourself on Phrases Using 'Tener' (2/2)
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