Verb: **Tener**

Introduction

The verb "tener" is an essential irregular verb in Spanish used to indicate possession, age, obligations, and other expressions.

Conjugation of Tener

PronounConjugation
Yotengo
tienes
Él/Ella/Ustedtiene
Nosotrostenemos
Vosotrostenéis
Ellos/Ellas/Ustedestienen

Uses of Tener

1. Expressing Possession

(I have a car.)
(You have a new computer.)

2. Indicating Age

(I am 25 years old.)
(My brother is 18 years old.)

3. Expressing Obligation (Tener que + Infinitive)

(I have to study for the exam.)
(She has to go to work early.)

4. Common Expressions with Tener

(To be hungry)
(To be thirsty)
(To be cold)
(To be hot)
(To be sleepy)
(To be in a hurry)

Examples

  1. Tenemos una casa grande.
    1. Ella tiene mucha tarea.
      1. Teníamos un perro cuando éramos niños.
        1. ¿Tienes tiempo hoy?
          1. He tenido un día muy largo.

            Summary

            "Tener" is a versatile verb in Spanish, crucial for communicating ownership, age, obligations, and various expressions related to physical and emotional states.
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