Difference between revisions of "Language/Spanish/Grammar/Tener"
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In English, we use <code>TO BE + ADJECTIVE</code>: | In English, we use <code>TO BE + ADJECTIVE</code>: | ||
*Tengo hambre (I'm hungry). It's less common to say: Estoy hambriento (like in English). | *Tengo hambre (I'm hungry). It's less common to say: Estoy hambriento (like in English). | ||
In Spanish we use <code>TENER + NAME</code>: | In Spanish we use <code>TENER + NAME</code>: | ||
Revision as of 13:31, 28 May 2019
The use of "Tener" (to have)
Use of "Tener" to express feelings or sensations
In English, we use TO BE + ADJECTIVE:
- Tengo hambre (I'm hungry). It's less common to say: Estoy hambriento (like in English).
In Spanish we use TENER + NAME:
- Tengo frío (I'm cold); tengo sueño (I'm sleepy).
Use of "Tener" to say your age
- In English, they use "to be": I'm 22 (years old).
- In Spanish, we say "Tengo 20 (años)".
Use of "Tener" to express possession
- Tengo una casa (I have a house).
Use of "Tener" to manifest obligation
- Tengo que estudiar (I have to study).