How to use this word
Verb
Use tener (g, ie) where English would use the same idea, but remember: Spanish shows person and tense on the verb. You may see tener (g, ie) after conjugated verbs (for example with gustar-type patterns) or with structures like ir a + infinitive and tener que + infinitive.
Example sentences
Me gusta tener (g, ie) en la clase de español.In our conversation circle I really like trying to have even when I still make small mistakes.
Oigo a otros estudiantes tener (g, ie) en el pasillo.After lunch I keep hearing roommates who have loudly while they walk toward the lecture hall.
FAQ
What does tener (g, ie) mean in Spanish?
to have (introduced in Chapter 4 in Chapurra).
How do you use tener (g, ie) 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 (g, ie) in?
Chapurra introduces it in Chapter 4. Open the chapter overview for the full lesson path.