Spanish Expression · Intermediate
tener prisa
to be in a hurry
Pronunciation: teh-NER PREE-sa
Meaning
To be hurried or short on time.
Example
Tengo prisa porque sale el autobús.
I am in a hurry because the bus is leaving.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice tener prisa out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a intermediate-level Spanish expression.