tener
to have
Beginner Verb
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Pronunciation
/teˈneɾ/
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Cultural Note
Tener is used in many expressions where English uses 'to be': tener hambre (to be hungry), tener sed (to be thirsty), tener frío (to be cold), tener calor (to be hot), tener miedo (to be afraid), tener razón (to be right). 'Tener que + infinitive' means 'to have to' and is the most common way to express obligation.
📝 Example Sentences
Tengo dos hermanos.
I have two siblings.
¿Tienes hambre?
Are you hungry?
Tenemos que irnos.
We have to leave.