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How do you say "im hungry" in Spanish?
Tengo hambre
In Spanish, "im hungry" is Tengo hambre.
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Pronunciation
For 'Tengo hambre', tap the single r lightly with the tip of your tongue; stress naturally falls on the second-to-last syllable, and keep every vowel crisp and unglided. Also, any h stays completely silent.
Grammar notes
Tengo hambre is a phrase used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
im hungry
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How to remember Tengo hambre
Imagine a short scene where im hungry and someone hands you the words 'Tengo hambre' to use.
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Questions about Tengo hambre
How do you pronounce Tengo hambre?
For 'Tengo hambre', tap the single r lightly with the tip of your tongue; stress naturally falls on the second-to-last syllable, and keep every vowel crisp and unglided. Also, any h stays completely silent.
Is Tengo hambre formal or casual?
Tengo hambre is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is Tengo hambre used in Spanish?
Tengo hambre is used the same way as the equivalent English phrase. For example: (im hungry).
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