Apuntes: Tener Lección 3: La familia

Yo Puedo… I can… Conjugate the verb tener in the present tense Use tener to show possession

El verbo Tener To have tengo tenemos tienes tenéis tiene tienen Tener means ________________________. It is an irregular verb. It is a “go” verb in the yo form and has an e:ie spelling change in the tú, él/ella/ud., and ellos/ellas/uds. forms. Complete the verb chart for the present tense of tener. tengo tenemos tienes tenéis tiene tienen

They have three good books. Él tiene dos primos rubios. Tener and Possession Tener is used to show possession (what a person has). Examples: Ellas tienen tres libros buenos. He has two blonde cousins. They have three good books. Él tiene dos primos rubios.

Tener Expressions (Part C) Lección 3: La familia Apuntes: Tener Tener Expressions (Part C) Lección 3: La familia

Yo puedo… I can… Use tener expressions to describe states of being

Tener Expressions Tener is sometimes used where in English we would use a form of the verb “to be.” Here are some tener expressions Remember, each of these expressions will begin with the words “to be…”

Tener _____ años To be _____ years old. ¿Cuántos años tienes? How old are you?

Tener (mucho) calor To be (very) hot/warm

Tener (mucho) frío To be (very) cold

Tener (mucho) cuidado To be (very) careful

Tener (mucha) prisa To be in a (big) hurry

Tener (mucha) hambre To be (very) hungry

Tener (mucha) sed To be (very) thirsty

Tener razón To be right

No tener razón To be wrong

Tener (mucho) miedo (de) To be (very) afraid (of)

Tener (mucho) sueño To be (very) tired

Tener (mucha) suerte To be (very) lucky

Tener Expressions Lección 3: La familia Apuntes: Tener Tener Expressions Lección 3: La familia

Yo puedo… I can… Use tener to express obligation and willingness

Y’all have to practice Spanish. Tener and Obligation Tener is used to tell what someone has to do (obligation). For this tener expression, use the formula: Tener que (to have to) + infinitive of a verb In this formula, tener gets conjugated. Remember that an infinitive has the –ar, -er, or –ir ending. Examples: Tenemos que estudiar. Tenéis que practicar español. We have to study. Y’all have to practice Spanish.

Yes, I feel like eating because I am hungry. Tener and Willingness Tener is used to tell what you feel like doing or to ask someone if they feel like doing something. For this tener expression, use the formula: Tener ganas de (to feel like) + infinitive of a verb In this formula, tener gets conjugated. When translated, the infinitive has “ing” on the end Examples: A: ¿Tienes ganas de comer? B: Sí, tengo ganas de comer porque tengo hambre. Do you feel like eating? Yes, I feel like eating because I am hungry.

¡Practicar! Answer the following questions about yourself in complete sentences. Make sure you change the form of the verb in your answer to the “yo” form. Be prepared to share your answers! Hacer = to do ¿Qué tienes que hacer? ¿Qué tienes ganas de hacer?