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Essential Guide to "Tener" Expressions in Spanish

Learn how to use "tener" in idiomatic expressions in Spanish. Master common phrases like "tener calor" (to be hot) and "tener hambre" (to be hungry). Enhance your language skills effortlessly!

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Essential Guide to "Tener" Expressions in Spanish

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  1. Yo tengo – I have, do have, am having Tú tienes – you have, etc. Él, ella, usted tiene – he, she, you has(have) Nosotros tenemos – we have, etc. Vosotros tenéis – you all have, etc. Ellos, ellas, ustedes tienen – they,you all have Tener – to have

  2. Examples: • ¿ Tienes una clase ? Do you have a class? Tengo una clase hoy. • I have a class today. Tener is used in many idiomatic expressions. (expressions that are not translated word for word like “Give me a break! We don’t really want someone to “break” us!!)

  3. Tener expressions: • Tener calor – to be hot • Tener frío – to be cold • Tener hambre – to be hungry • Tener sed – to be thirsty • Tener suerte – to be lucky • Tener sueño – to be sleepy • Tener razón – to be right • No tener razón – to be wrong • Tener miedo (de) – to be afaid (of) • Tener _____ años – to be ____ years old • Tener prisa – to be in a hurry • Tener ganas de – to feel like _____ • Tener cuidado – to be careful

  4. Examples: • I am warm. – Yo tengo calor. • She is cold – Ella tiene frío. • We are hungry. – Nosotros tenemos hambre. • They are afraid of dogs. Ellos tienen miedo de perros. • The kids are sleepy. Los niños tienen sueño.

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