Spanish Expression · Intermediate
tener ganas
to feel like
Pronunciation: te-NER GAH-nas
Meaning
To have the desire or be in the mood to do something.
Example
Tengo ganas de un café.
I feel like having a coffee.
Practice tips
- Practice tener ganas out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Spanish expression is for intermediate-level learners.