A1 Collocation Neutral

Tener ganas de...

Feel like doing...

Meaning

To have a desire or inclination to do something.

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Cultural Background

In Spain, 'ganas' is used constantly in social planning. It is the standard way to accept an invitation. Mexicans often use 'ganas' in the phrase 'echarle ganas', which means to put effort into something.

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Plurality

Always keep 'ganas' plural. It sounds very wrong to native speakers if you use the singular.

Meaning

To have a desire or inclination to do something.

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Plurality

Always keep 'ganas' plural. It sounds very wrong to native speakers if you use the singular.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

Yo ________ ganas de viajar.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: tengo

The subject is 'Yo', so the verb must be 'tengo'.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A1

Yo ________ ganas de viajar.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: tengo

The subject is 'Yo', so the verb must be 'tengo'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, but be careful. Use it to show enthusiasm for a role: 'Tengo muchas ganas de trabajar con ustedes.'

Related Phrases

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Echarle ganas

builds on

To put effort into something

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