VERB · SPANISH VOCABULARY

tengo

I have

First introduced in Chapter 1chapter overview.

How to use this word

Verb

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

Example sentences

Estoy cansado. Tengo tres clases hoy.I'm tired. I have three classes today.
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FAQ

What does tengo mean in Spanish?
I have (introduced in Chapter 1 in Chapurra).
How do you use tengo 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 tengo in?
Chapurra introduces it in Chapter 1. Open the chapter overview for the full lesson path.

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