A Zero To A Hero: Learn Spanish! Ep. 6 - “Y tú, ¿qué comes?”
Jan 20, 2020
Catriona and Héctor dive into the delicious world of food and drinks while sharpening their Spanish verb conjugation skills. They clarify when to use estar versus tener for feelings like hunger and thirst. The duo introduces -er verbs like comer and beber and tests each other on their conjugation forms. Listeners get insight into typical breakfast items and traditional Christmas foods from Spain. They also discuss favorite cuisines and drinks, sharing their personal recommendations along the way!
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Use Estar For Temporary Feelings
- Use estar to describe temporary feelings like hunger or thirst.
- Say estoy hambrienta / estoy sedienta to express being hungry or thirsty.
Tener Phrases Sound More Natural
- Native speakers often prefer tengo sed / tengo hambre over estoy sediento/hambriento.
- Héctor notes tengo constructions sound more natural in everyday speech.
Hosts Describe Typical Breakfasts
- Catriona describes her breakfast: toasted bread with Marmite and coffee.
- Héctor explains his breakfast: yogurt with fruit, oatmeal, and coffee.