Tener calor. Tener hambre. Tener sed. If you are looking for a way to practice your Spanish, this blog post is for you! In the following paragraphs, we will use tener as an expression that means “to have.” We will also talk about what people do or feel when they have these things in their body or mind.
In La Paz, there is a party every day. Tener calor. People not only wear the traditional poncho on top of their clothes but also lighten up with colorful cumbias and boleros to dance among family members in the streets or squares as well as at parties for baptisms, engagements, weddings..
In Bolivia it’s common to say that “el que no salta es un muerto” (literally translated: he who doesn’t jump is dead), so people always sing along while they enjoy themselves. Tener hambre means having hunger – if you want an authentic Bolivian experience without paying much money go find your favorite food stand! You will be able to taste some of our typical dishes
