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How to say “I am hungry.” in Spanish
The Spanish for “I am hungry.”, with audio, grammar notes and the words that go with it.
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Step 4¿Dónde está la estación?
Where is the station?
- Order
- Translate
- Listen
- Speak
Say it out loud. Green landed, yellow was close.
Start freeI am hungry.
Tengo hambre.
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Tengo hambre.
I am hungry.
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Spanish words and phrases that go with it
Learn these next. They are among the most common everyday Spanish words and sentences.
- How much does this cost?¿Cuánto cuesta esto?
- I would like a coffee, please.Quisiera un café, por favor.
- I would like a table for two.Quisiera una mesa para dos.
- The bill, please.La cuenta, por favor.
- I need help.Necesito ayuda.
- Can you help me?¿Puedes ayudarme?
- I am thirsty.Tengo sed.
- I am tired.Estoy cansado.
- What time is it?¿Qué hora es?
- I live in London.Vivo en Londres.
- I work in an office.Trabajo en una oficina.
- I am learning a new language.Estoy aprendiendo un nuevo idioma.
Where this fits
“I am hungry.” is one of the everyday sentences in the 4ToSpeak Spanish guides. Browse every Spanish word and phrase A–Z or work through the common words in order.
How do you say “I am hungry.” in Spanish?
“I am hungry.” in Spanish is “Tengo hambre.”.
What does “Tengo hambre.” mean in English?
“Tengo hambre.” is Spanish for “I am hungry.”.
How do I remember “Tengo hambre.”?
Say it out loud in a sentence, not on its own. Hear it, say it, then use it in a full Spanish sentence. That is how every 4ToSpeak lesson works.
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