Phrases Using 'Tener'
Spanish: Edexcel IGCSE, topic 9.3.2
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.
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
- Los niños tienen hambre.
- The children are hungry.
- Mi hermana tiene sed.
- My sister is thirsty.
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)
- Tengo dolor de cabeza.
- I have a headache.
Tener miedo - to be afraid
- ¿Por qué tenéis miedo?
- Why are you afraid?
Tener ganas de - to feel like, to want
- Tengo ganas de aprender español.
- I want to learn Spanish.
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