Exploring Expressions with TENER in Spanish

The video tutorial explores idiomatic expressions using 'tener' in Spanish. It emphasizes thinking in ideas rather than translating word-for-word. Examples include expressing sleepiness, hunger, age, and other states using 'tener'. The tutorial also covers using 'tener' with infinitives to express obligations and desires, highlighting the importance of memorizing these expressions for effective communication.

What is an idiomatic expression?

• A type of verb conjugation

• A grouping of words with a specific meaning

• A complex grammatical structure

• A literal translation of words

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How should one think when dealing with idiomatic expressions?

• In simple words

• In complex terms

• In ideas

• Literally

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What does 'tengo sueño' translate to in English?

• I need sleep

• I am sleepy

• I have sleep

• I am sleeping

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How do you intensify the expression 'tengo sueño' to express being very sleepy?

• Tengo sueño mucho

• Tengo más sueño

• Tengo mucho sueño

• Tengo muy sueño

Which expression would you use to say you are feeling hot in a marathon?

• Estoy caliente

• Siento calor

• Hace calor

• Tengo calor

What is the correct way to express being 20 years old using 'tener'?

• Tengo veinte años

• Estoy veinte años

• Soy veinte años

• He sido veinte años

What does 'tener que + infinitive' express?

• A future possibility

• A past action

• A necessity to do something

• A desire to do something

What does 'tener ganas de + infinitive' indicate?

• A need to do something

• A past obligation

• A feeling of wanting to do something

• A command

Why is it important not to translate idiomatic expressions literally?

• They are easier to understand

• They lose their meaning

• They are not grammatically correct

• They become too simple

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What should one do to master idiomatic expressions with 'tener'?

• Ignore the rules

• Use them rarely

• Memorize and practice them

• Translate them literally

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