المعنى
To feel the need to drink water.
خلفية ثقافية
In Spain, it is common to go for 'cañas' (small beers) when one has thirst in the afternoon, making 'tengo sed' a social invitation. In Mexico, 'aguas frescas' (fruit waters) are the traditional way to quench thirst. If you say 'tengo sed', someone might offer you a 'jamaica' or 'horchata'. Hospitality is key; even a stranger might offer you a glass of water if you express that you have thirst in a rural area.
The 'Tener' Rule
Always remember: in Spanish, you HAVE thirst, hunger, cold, heat, and fear.
Gender Agreement
Don't say 'mucho sed'. It's always 'mucha sed' because 'sed' is a girl (feminine)!
المعنى
To feel the need to drink water.
The 'Tener' Rule
Always remember: in Spanish, you HAVE thirst, hunger, cold, heat, and fear.
Gender Agreement
Don't say 'mucho sed'. It's always 'mucha sed' because 'sed' is a girl (feminine)!
اختبر نفسك
Choose the correct way to say 'I am very thirsty'.
Yo ___ mucha sed.
In Spanish, we use the verb 'tener' for thirst.
Fill in the missing adjective. Remember gender agreement!
Tengo ___ (mucho) sed.
'Sed' is a feminine noun, so we use 'mucha'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You just finished a marathon in the sun.
Thirst is the logical result of running in the sun.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ¿Quieres agua? B: Sí, por favor, ___.
'Tengo sed' is the natural response to an offer of water.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
English vs Spanish Thirst
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينYo ___ mucha sed.
In Spanish, we use the verb 'tener' for thirst.
Tengo ___ (mucho) sed.
'Sed' is a feminine noun, so we use 'mucha'.
You just finished a marathon in the sun.
Thirst is the logical result of running in the sun.
A: ¿Quieres agua? B: Sí, por favor, ___.
'Tengo sed' is the natural response to an offer of water.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
3 أسئلةYes, but it sounds very dramatic or formal, like something from a novel. 'Tengo sed' is much more natural.
Because 'sed' is a feminine noun. Even though it doesn't end in 'a', it is 'la sed'.
Yes, it is perfectly polite. You can add 'por favor' to be extra nice.
عبارات ذات صلة
Tengo hambre
similarI am hungry
Tengo calor
similarI am hot
Quitar la sed
builds onTo quench thirst
