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How to Say "I'm hungry" in Spanish

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Tengo hambre
"I'm hungry" in Spanish 路 say it like tehn-goh ahm-breh

The most natural way to say "I'm hungry" in Spanish is Tengo hambre. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

Me muero de hambre
Used informally to express extreme hunger
Estoy hambriento
More formal way to say it, often used in writing

When to use it

Use this phrase when you want to express that you need food. It can be used in casual conversations with friends or family. It's a straightforward way to communicate your hunger without being too formal.

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Examples in Spanish

SpanishEnglish
Tengo hambre, 驴vamos a comer?I am hungry, shall we go eat?
Common mistake
A common mistake is to say 'Yo tengo hambre' instead of just 'Tengo hambre', as the subject pronoun is often omitted in Spanish.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

Is it okay to say 'Tengo hambre' in a formal setting?

Yes, it's appropriate in most situations, but you might choose a more formal variant if the context requires it.

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