tengo sed
verbCEFR A1
What does “tengo sed” mean in English?
I am thirsty
Example sentences
Tengo sed.
I'm thirsty.
Tengo mucha sed.
I'm very thirsty.
Si tienes sed, bebe agua.
If you're thirsty, drink water.
How to use it
Tengo sed means 'I'm thirsty' (lit. 'I have thirst'). Tener + sed. Sed is feminine despite the -d ending: mucha sed, not 'mucho sed'.
Common mistake
Sed is feminine: 'mucha sed', NOT 'mucho sed'. Same gender pattern as nariz, salud, sed (most -d nouns are feminine).