Language/Spanish/Grammar/How-to-Use-Have
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In this lesson, we will learn how to use the verb "have" in Spanish. We will look at the different forms of the verb and how to use it in different contexts.
Introduction
The verb "have" is one of the most important verbs in Spanish. It is used to express possession, ownership, and other related concepts. In Spanish, the verb "have" is conjugated differently depending on the subject.
Conjugation
The verb "have" is conjugated differently depending on the subject. Here are the conjugations for the verb "have" in the present tense:
| Subject | Spanish | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yo | Tengo | tehng-oh | I have |
| Tu | Tienes | tee-ehn-es | You have |
| El/Ella/Usted | Tiene | tee-ehn-eh | He/She/You (formal) have |
| Nosotros/Nosotras | Tenemos | teh-neh-mohs | We have |
| Vosotros/Vosotras | Tenéis | teh-neh-ees | You (plural) have |
| Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes | Tienen | tee-ehn-ehn | They/You (plural formal) have |
Examples
Here are some examples of how to use the verb "have" in Spanish:
- Yo tengo un perro. (I have a dog.)
- ¿Tienes un gato? (Do you have a cat?)
- Ella tiene una casa. (She has a house.)
- ¿Tenemos que ir ahora? (Do we have to go now?)
- Vosotros tenéis que estudiar. (You (plural) have to study.)
- Ellos tienen muchos libros. (They have many books.)
Dialogue
Here is an example of a dialogue using the verb "have":
- Person 1: ¿Tienes un lápiz? (Do you have a pencil?)
- Person 2: Sí, tengo un lápiz. (Yes, I have a pencil.)
- Person 1: ¿Y tienes un bolígrafo? (And do you have a pen?)
- Person 2: No, no tengo un bolígrafo. (No, I don't have a pen.)
Conclusion
In this lesson, we have learned how to use the verb "have" in Spanish. We have looked at the different conjugations of the verb and how to use it in different contexts. We have also seen an example dialogue using the verb "have".
Remember, practice makes perfect! So make sure to practice using the verb "have" in Spanish as much as you can. You can also use the Polyglot Club website to find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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