7.3.2

Phrases Using 'Tener'

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Phrases Using 'Tener'

'Tener' is used to create certain expressions and phrases. There are 12 that you need to know.

Tener lugar - to take place

Tener lugar - to take place

  • La historia tiene lugar en el siglo XVIII.
    • The story takes place in the 18th century.
Tener que - to have to

Tener que - to have to

  • Tengo que hacer mis deberes.
    • I have to do my homework.
Tener razón - to be right

Tener razón - to be right

  • Tengo que admitir que tienes razón.
    • I have to admit that you are right.
Tener prisa - to be in a hurry

Tener prisa - to be in a hurry

  • Ellos parecen tener prisa.
    • They seem to be in a hurry.
Tener calor/frío - to be hot/cold

Tener calor/frío - to be hot/cold

  • Tenemos frío.
    • We are cold.
  • Tiene calor.
    • She is hot.

Phrases Using 'Tener' 2

'Tener' is used to create certain expressions and phrases. There are 12 that you need to know.

Tener hambre/sed - to be hungry/thirsty

Tener hambre/sed - to be hungry/thirsty

  • Los niños tienen hambre.
    • The children are hungry.
  • Mi hermana tiene sed.
    • My sister is thirsty.
Tener suerte - to be lucky

Tener suerte - to be lucky

  • Se puede tener suerte y ganar la lotería.
    • One might be lucky and win the lottery.
Tener dolor (de) - to have a pain (in)

Tener dolor (de) - to have a pain (in)

  • Tengo dolor de cabeza.
    • I have a headache.
Tener miedo - to be afraid

Tener miedo - to be afraid

  • ¿Por qué tenéis miedo?
    • Why are you afraid?
Tener ganas de - to feel like, to want

Tener ganas de - to feel like, to want

  • Tengo ganas de aprender español.
    • I want to learn Spanish.
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