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How to Say "I am thirsty" in Spanish
Express your thirst in Spanish with 'Tengo sed'. Perfect for asking for a drink when you're feeling parched.
Tengo sed
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Use this phrase when you feel a strong need to drink something. It's a direct way to let someone know you're thirsty, whether you're at a restaurant, a friend's house, or just out and about.
Alternatives
- Estoy sedientoThis is more formal and less common in everyday speech.
- Me muero de sedUse this when you're extremely thirsty and want to emphasize it.
Ways to get it wrong
Don't say 'Soy sediento'
Use 'tener' (to have) for thirst, not 'ser' (to be).
Confusing 'sed' with 'seat'
'Sed' means thirst; 'seat' is 'asiento'.
A small cultural note
In many Spanish-speaking countries, offering a drink is a common gesture of hospitality.
Frequently asked
how to say i am thirsty in spanish
The most common way to say 'I am thirsty' in Spanish is 'Tengo sed'. This literally translates to 'I have thirst'.
is tengo sed formal or informal
'Tengo sed' is a neutral phrase that works in most social situations. You can use it with friends, family, or even in a restaurant.
what does tengo sed mean literally
Literally, 'Tengo sed' means 'I have thirst'. Spanish uses the verb 'tener' (to have) for many physical states like hunger, thirst, and sleepiness.
