意思
Used to express the feeling of hunger.
文化背景
Spaniards eat dinner much later than most other cultures, often after 9:00 PM. If you say 'Tengo hambre' at 6:00 PM, you might be offered a 'merienda' (snack) instead of a full meal. In Mexico, 'la comida' (the mid-afternoon meal) is the most important. Saying 'Tengo hambre' around 2:00 PM or 3:00 PM is the signal for the main family gathering. Argentines are famous for their late-night 'asados'. 'Tengo hambre' might be heard late into the night while waiting for the meat to finish grilling. In Colombia, a common informal way to express hunger is 'Tengo un filo', which literally means 'I have an edge'.
The 'Mucha' Rule
Always use 'mucha' with 'hambre'. Even though you might hear 'el hambre', it's a feminine noun. 'Mucho hambre' is a dead giveaway that you're a beginner!
Don't use 'Ser'
Never say 'Soy hambre'. It sounds like you are the personification of hunger itself, which is a bit too poetic for a lunch break.
意思
Used to express the feeling of hunger.
The 'Mucha' Rule
Always use 'mucha' with 'hambre'. Even though you might hear 'el hambre', it's a feminine noun. 'Mucho hambre' is a dead giveaway that you're a beginner!
Don't use 'Ser'
Never say 'Soy hambre'. It sounds like you are the personification of hunger itself, which is a bit too poetic for a lunch break.
Sound like a native
Use 'Me muero de hambre' if you want to sound more natural and expressive when you're really ready to eat.
自我测试
Choose the correct way to say 'I am hungry' in Spanish.
How do you say 'I am hungry'?
Spanish uses 'Tener' (to have) + 'hambre' (hunger).
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the adjective 'mucho'.
Tengo _______ hambre.
'Hambre' is a feminine noun, so it requires the feminine adjective 'mucha'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ¿Quieres ir a comer? B: Sí, ________ mucha hambre.
The speaker is talking about themselves, so 'tengo' is the correct conjugation.
Match the Spanish phrase to its English meaning.
Match the following:
All these physiological states use 'Tener' in Spanish.
🎉 得分： /4
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练习题库
4 练习How do you say 'I am hungry'?
Spanish uses 'Tener' (to have) + 'hambre' (hunger).
Tengo _______ hambre.
'Hambre' is a feminine noun, so it requires the feminine adjective 'mucha'.
A: ¿Quieres ir a comer? B: Sí, ________ mucha hambre.
The speaker is talking about themselves, so 'tengo' is the correct conjugation.
将左侧的每个项目与右侧的配对匹配:
All these physiological states use 'Tener' in Spanish.
🎉 得分： /4
常见问题
4 个问题In Spanish, feminine nouns starting with a stressed 'a' sound use 'el' to avoid the two 'a' sounds blending (la hambre -> l'hambre). However, the noun remains feminine, so adjectives like 'mucha' stay feminine.
Yes, but it's much less common in daily speech. It sounds more like 'I am famished' or is used in literature.
Yes, it's perfectly polite. You can add 'por favor' or 'disculpe' to be even more courteous.
'Hambre' is the physical need for food. 'Apetito' is the desire to eat (like 'appetite'). You 'have' both.
相关表达
Tengo sed
similarI am thirsty
Me muero de hambre
specialized formI am starving
Buen provecho
builds onEnjoy your meal
Estar satisfecho
contrastTo be full/satisfied
