Rules, models, and practice Created for students of Dr. Valerio Tener means “to have” Yo tengo 5 clases. I have 5 classes. Tener que means “to have to” followed by an infinitive Eduardo tiene que trabajar hoy. Eduardo has to work today. Expresiones con tener Rules, models, and practice Created for students of Dr. Valerio
Expressions that use tener Many expressions that use “to be” + adjective in English use “tener” + noun in Spanish... tener (mucho) frio – to be (very) cold tener (mucha) sed – to be (very) thirsty tener (mucho) calor– to be (very) hot tener (mucha) hambre– to be (very) hungry
Expressions that use tener Many expressions that use “to be” + adjective in English use “tener” + noun in Spanish… tener (mucho) sueño – to be (very) sleepy tener (mucha) prisa – to be in a (great) hurry tener (mucho) miedo – to be (quite) afraid tener cuidado – to be careful
Expressions that use tener Many expressions that use “to be” + adjective in English use “tener” + noun in Spanish.. tener razón – to be right no tener razón – to be wrong tener … años de edad – to be … years old
Expressions that use tener Here are several models of the use of tener… ¿Tienes calor? —Sí, y también tengo mucha sed. ¿Deseas comer pollo? —No, gracias, no tengo hambre. ¿Cuántos años tienes? —Tengo veinte años. Online practice
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