How is the word tener translated from Spanish to English

English translation
have
verb
feel, is, have to, hold

Poseer algo o disponer de ello.

Own something or be able to use it.

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  • Quiero tener una casa junto al mar. — I want to have a house by the sea.

  • Es bueno tener un plan de repuesto. — It's good to have a backup plan.

  • Sin tener el recibo no puedes devolverlo. — Without having the receipt you can't return it.

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