VERB · SPANISH VOCABULARY

tener

to have

First introduced in Chapter 2chapter overview.

How to use this word

Verb

Use tener where English would use the same idea, but remember: Spanish shows person and tense on the verb. You may see tener after conjugated verbs (for example with gustar-type patterns) or with structures like ir a + infinitive and tener que + infinitive.

Example sentences

Yo teno todos los días.Every single weekday I try to have when I review vocabulary at my desk before class.
Me gusta tener en la clase de español.During lab sessions I honestly enjoy listening while classmates have slowly with the professor nearby.
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FAQ

What does tener mean in Spanish?
to have (introduced in Chapter 2 in Chapurra).
How do you use tener in a sentence?
See the example cards above, then practice the chapter in Chapurra. Your textbook may add dialect notes your instructor prefers.
What chapter is tener in?
Chapurra introduces it in Chapter 2. Open the chapter overview for the full lesson path.

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