tener ganas

to feel like; to want to

→ tener

phrase Very common #1,749

to feel like; to want to Usually followed by de and a noun or infinitive: tener ganas de comer means “to feel like eating.” The form changes according to the subject, such as tengo ganas or tienen ganas.

SP: Es importante tener ganas de aprender.

EN: It is important to feel like learning.