| Term | Definition |
| tener hambre | to be hungry |
| tener sed | to be thirsty |
| tener frío | to be cold |
| tener calor | to be hot |
| tener miedo de | to be afraid of |
| tener razón | to be right |
| no tener razón | to be wrong |
| tener buena suerte | to have good luck |
| tener mala suerte | to have bad luck |
| tener mucha suerte | to be very lucky |
| tener paciencia | to be patient |
| tener celos de | to be jealous of |
| tener vergüenza | to be ashamed/embarrassed |
| tener sueño | to be sleepy |
| tener prisa | to be in a hurry |
| tengo que + infinitive | I have to... |
| estar cansado | to be tired |
| estar enfermo | to be sick |
| estar ocupado | to be busy |
| ¡Qué lástima! | What a shame! |
| Ya tengo planes. | I already have plans. |
| Tal vez otro día. | Maybe some other day. |
| Lo siento, pero no puedo. | I'm sorry, but I can't. |
| una cita con el dentista | an appointment with the dentist |
| Tengo que trabajar. | I have to work. |
| Me gustaría, pero no puedo. | I'd like to, but I can't. |
| Estoy molida. | I'm ground up. |
| tener ganas de | to feel like |
| tener cuidado | to take caution |