How do I use tener in a sentence?
When you have something or have to do something, you will use the verb tener. Tengo clase hoy. I have class today. Tú tienes dos hijos.
What are the 3 uses of tener?
6 Ways to use Tener (to have) in Spanish
- «Tener» to speak about age, edad.
- «Tener» to talk about possessions, posesiones.
- «Tener» with several expressions about states or needs, expresiones de estados o necesidades.
- «Tener» to speak about about illnesses or sickness, enfermedades.
What are examples of tener?
These expressions are generally translated into English with phrases that use to be + an adjective.
- tener _ años: to be _ years old.
- tener calor: to be hot.
- tener frío: to be cold.
- tener hambre: to be hungry.
- tener sed: to be thirsty.
- tener sueño: to be sleepy.
- tener miedo: to be frightened.
- tener prisa: to be in a hurry.
What are the 5 uses of tener?
Five ways to use the verb “tener” in Spanish.
- 1-“tener” to speak about age, edad.
- 2-“tener” to express states or needs, estados o necesidades.
- 3-“tener” to talk about assets and property, activos y propiedades.
- 4-“tener” to speak about illnesses or sickness, enfermedades.
How do you use tener expressions in Spanish?
Some more examples of idiomatic expressions in Spanish using “tener”:
- “tener en cuenta” – To take into account.
- “tener ganas de” – To feel like (doing/having something).
- “tener lugar” – To take place.
- “tener verguenza” – To feel guilty.
- “tener razón” – To be right.
- “tener éxito” – To be successful.
What is a tener?
The verb tener in Spanish means ‘to have’. Tener is also used to form many common expressions that we use with ‘to be’ in English.
What is the tener chart?
Tener Conjugation: Present Tense
| yo | tengo |
|---|---|
| tú | tienes |
| él/ella | tiene |
| ns. | tenemos |
| vs. | tenéis |
How do you use tener in Spanish?
tener
- tengo.
- tú tienes.
- él/ella/Ud. tiene.
- nosotros. tenemos.
- vosotros. tenéis.
- ellos/ellas/Uds. tienen.
How do you remember tener?
Tener means to have or to hold and if you’re an American, the easiest way to memorize this is to imagine always carrying a ten-dollar bill, a tenner, in your wallet. I have a tenner, I have the power!
How many forms of tener are there?
Present
| Yo | tengo | Nosotros/Nosotras |
|---|---|---|
| Tú (Vos) | tienes (tenés) | Vosotros/Vosotras |
| Él/Ella/Usted | tiene | Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes |