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How to say “I'm thirsty” in Spanish
“Tengo sed” is I'm thirsty, literally “I have thirst”. Like hunger, you use tener, not estar. Ask for water with “agua, por favor” or “¿me da un vaso de agua?”.
In Spanish
Tengo sed
I'm thirsty
Say it: TEHN-goh sehd
Other ways to say “I'm thirsty”
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Tengo mucha sed
I'm very thirsty
Mucha agrees with sed (feminine).
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Me muero de sed
I'm dying of thirst
Informal exaggeration.
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¿Me da un vaso de agua?
Could I have a glass of water?
Polite request.
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Agua, por favor
Water, please
Short and clear in a bar or restaurant.
Example sentences
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Tengo sed, ¿hay agua?
I'm thirsty, is there any water?
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Tengo mucha sed después de correr.
I'm very thirsty after running.
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¿Me trae agua fría, por favor?
Could you bring me cold water, please?
How to reply
Ahora mismo se la traigo.
I'll bring it right now.
Good to know
- In Spain tap water is usually safe and free: ask for “agua del grifo”. In some Latin American countries ask for “agua embotellada” (bottled water).
- “Con gas” is sparkling and “sin gas” is still water.
Questions about “I'm thirsty” in Spanish
How do you say “I'm thirsty” in Spanish?
“I'm thirsty” in Spanish is “Tengo sed” (I'm thirsty). It is pronounced TEHN-goh sehd. You can also say “Tengo mucha sed”, “Me muero de sed”, “¿Me da un vaso de agua?”.
How do you pronounce “Tengo sed”?
“Tengo sed” sounds like TEHN-goh sehd. The capital letters mark the stressed syllable. Tap the speaker on this page to hear it.
What are other ways to say “I'm thirsty” in Spanish?
“Tengo mucha sed” (I'm very thirsty): mucha agrees with sed (feminine). “Me muero de sed” (I'm dying of thirst): informal exaggeration. “¿Me da un vaso de agua?” (Could I have a glass of water?): polite request. “Agua, por favor” (Water, please): short and clear in a bar or restaurant.
How do you reply to “Tengo sed”?
A natural reply is “Ahora mismo se la traigo.” (I'll bring it right now.).
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