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