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Important Verbs

Spanish: Cambridge International GCSE, topic 3.2.16

Los Verbos Importantes - Important Verbs

Using 'tener'

Using 'tener'

  • You use 'tener' to talk about having a partner ('pareja').
    • ¿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.
Using 'ser'

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.
'Estar enamorado(a) de'

'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.
Comprometerse - to get engaged

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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