2.5.1

Important Verbs

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Los Verbos Importantes - Important Verbs

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Using 'tener'

  • You use 'tener' to talk about having a partner.
    • ¿Tienes una mujer?
      • Do you have a wife?
    • Si, tengo una mujer.
      • Yes I have a wife.
    • Mi hermana tiene un novio.
      • My sister has a boyfriend.
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Using 'ser'

  • For the words which talk about if you are in a relationship, you need to use 'ser'.
    • Olivia es soltera.
      • Olivia is single.
    • Mi abuelo es viudo.
      • My grandfather is a widower.
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'Estar enamorado(a) de'

  • This is how you say that you are in love with someone.
    • Estoy enamorado de mi novia.
      • I am in love with my girlfriend.
    • Su madre está enamorada de su padre.
      • His mum is in love with his dad.
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Comprometerse - to get engaged

  • Hoy mi mejor amigo y su novia se comprometen.
    • Today my best friend and his girlfriend get engaged.

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