tengo hambre
verbCEFR A1
What does “tengo hambre” mean in English?
I am hungry
Example sentences
Tengo hambre.
I'm hungry.
Tengo mucha hambre.
I'm very hungry.
Si tienes hambre, come algo.
If you're hungry, eat something.
How to use it
Tengo hambre means 'I'm hungry' (lit. 'I have hunger'). Tener + hambre. Spanish uses TENER for sensations and states English uses 'be' for.
Common mistake
Don't say 'soy hambriento' or 'estoy hambriento' for ordinary hunger — always 'TENGO hambre'. Use mucha (fem.) hambre for intensity.