Spanish Expression · Intermediate
tener sed
to be thirsty
Pronunciation: teh-NER sed
Meaning
The natural Spanish way to say someone is thirsty.
Example
Tengo sed; necesito agua.
I am thirsty; I need water.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice tener sed 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.