How is the word tener translated from Spanish to English
Poseer algo o disponer de ello.
Own something or be able to use it.
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Poseer algo o disponer de ello.
Own something or be able to use it.
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See how the word “tener” is used in sentences
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.
Hoy tengo mucha alegría. — Today I feel very happy.
¿Tienes miedo de hablar? — Are you afraid to speak?
Ella tiene frío en la habitación. — She feels cold in the room.
Mi hermano tiene diez años. — My brother is ten years old.
¿Cuántos años tiene tu perro? — How old is your dog?
El coche tiene cinco años de antigüedad. — The car is five years old.
Tengo que estudiar para el examen. — I have to study for the exam.
¿Tienes que ir al trabajo mañana? — Do you have to go to work tomorrow?
Ellos tienen que terminar el proyecto hoy. — They have to finish the project today.
Por favor, ten cuidado con esa taza. — Please be careful with that cup.
Él tiene la puerta abierta ahora. — He's holding the door open now.
Voy a tener el libro en mi mano. — I'm going to hold the book in my hand.
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