La Gramtica

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La Gramática
Verb tener
By Martha Abeille
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Meaning of tener
The meaning of tener in English is to have.
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Conjugation
tener to have
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Uses of tener
In Spanish speaking countries, the verb tener
is used
1. To express possession
2. In idiomatic expressions
3. To express obligation
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Examples
1. To express possession
2. In idiomatic expressions
3. To express obligation
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To express possession
1. Raúl tiene un carro nuevo. Raul has a new car.
2. Yo tengo un perro. I have a dog.
3. Karla y Linda tienen muchos amigos. Karla and
Linda have many friends.
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In idiomatic expressions
1. Yo tengo hambre. I am hungry.
2. Sandra tiene frío. Sandra is cold.
3. Tú tienes sueño. You are sleepy.
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To express obligation
The word que always goes after conjugated verb
tener
1. Yo tengo que estudiar para el examen. I have
to study for the exam.
2. Nosotros tenemos que ir a la escuela. We have
to go to school.
3. Ana tiene que limpiar su casa. Ana has to
clean her house
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