Phrases Using 'Tener' (1/2)
Spanish: Cambridge International GCSE, topic 9.3.3
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
- La historia tiene lugar en el siglo XVIII.
- The story takes place in the 18th century.
Tener que - to have to
- Tengo que hacer mis deberes.
- I have to do my homework.
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
- Ellos parecen tener prisa.
- They seem to be in a hurry.
Tener calor/frío - to be hot/cold
- Tenemos frío.
- We are cold.
- Tiene calor.
- She is hot.
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¿Qué significa 'tener lugar' en Inglés?