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Idioms with tener The verb tener is used in many common expressions, some of which are followed by an infinitive. tener prisa to be in a hurry tener hambre to be hungry tener calor to be hot tener suerte to be lucky tener frío to be cold tener… años to be… years old tener sed to be thirsty tener que + inf. to have to tener sueño to be sleepy tener ganas de + inf. to feel like Tengo sueño. Tengo que descansar. I’m sleepy. I have to rest.
Verbs followed by infinitives Tener que and tener ganas de must be followed by an infinitive. The verbs below can also be followed by an infinitive. deber should, ought to preferir (ie) to prefer, would rather poder (ue) to be able to, can querer (ie) to want pensar (ie) to plan to me, te, … gusta like(s) to ¿Qué quieres hacer, leer o tocar música? Prefiero leer.