Example: Tengo ganas de comer pizza esta noche con amigos.
Definition
"Tener ganas de" is a Spanish expression used to indicate a desire or strong inclination to do something or to have something. It conveys the feeling of wanting or craving, often followed by an action or an object, as in wanting to eat pizza or go out with friends.
The expression "tener ganas de" comes from the Spanish verb "tener" meaning "to have," combined with "ganas," which means "desires" or "wishes." The phrase literally translates as "to have desires of," a natural way to express wanting something. Did you know that "ganas" originally comes from the Latin word "ganare," meaning to desire or be eager?
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"Tener ganas de" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (A2) - parte 1", containing 106 commonly used expressions.
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