Language/Spanish/Grammar/Tener
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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