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Spanish Phrase

Tengo muchas ganas de verlos.

/ˈteŋ.ɡo ˈmu.tʃas ˈɡa.nas de ˈβeɾ.los/
Meaning"I really want to see them."
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Meaning

Literally, 'I have a lot of desire to see them,' which is the common way in Spanish to say 'I really want to see them.' It conveys strong enthusiasm or anticipation about meeting or seeing a group of people.

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When to use

Use this phrase when you are excited about an upcoming reunion, a gathering with friends, family, or colleagues, or when you simply cannot wait to see a group you haven't met in a while.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Tengomuchasganasdeverlos

1

tener + ganas de + infinitive

The construction 'tener ganas de' + infinitive expresses a strong desire or eagerness to do something.

2

adjective agreement

'Muchas' agrees in gender and number with 'ganas' (feminine plural).

3

clitic pronoun attachment

'verlos' combines the infinitive 'ver' with the direct object pronoun 'los' (them).

4

subject‑verb agreement

'Tengo' is the first‑person singular present of 'tener', matching the speaker.

🗨In Conversation

A

¡Hola! ¿Te vas a unir a la fiesta este sábado?

Hey! Are you going to join the party this Saturday?

Sí, tengo muchas ganas de verlos.

Yes, I really want to see them.

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✕Common Mistakes

  • Tengo muchas ganas de verlos.

    The verb 'tener' must be conjugated to match the subject; 'tengo' is correct for 'yo'.

  • Tengo muchas ganas de verlas.

    If you are referring to a mixed‑gender or all‑female group, use 'verlas' instead of 'verlos'.

  • Tengo muchas ganas verlos.

    Do not omit the preposition 'de' after 'ganas'; 'tener ganas verlos' is ungrammatical.

↔Alternatives

  • Me muero por verlos.

    I’m dying to see them.

  • Tengo muchas ganas de encontrarlos.

    I’m eager to meet them.

  • No veo la hora de verlos.

    I can’t wait to see them.

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Cultural Tip

In Spanish, expressing desire with 'tener ganas de' is more informal than using 'querer' and sounds natural in everyday conversation. The verb 'ver' can refer to both physically seeing someone and meeting them socially, so context matters. In some Latin American countries, you might hear 'tener muchas ganas de encontrarlos' when the meeting is planned, while 'verlos' is more common in Spain.