tener sueño

tener sueño(

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An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).

intransitive verb phrase

1. (general)

a. to be sleepy

Tengo sueño; me voy a acostar.I'm sleepy; I'm going to bed.

b. to be tired

Pasó mala noche y por eso tenía sueño esta mañana.He had a bad night's sleep, so he was tired this morning.

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