Tener

Tener Conjugation and Uses

Segunda Semana

Tener- to have

• Yo tengo-I have

• Tú tienes-You have

• Él/Ella tiene-He/She has

• Nosotros tenemos-We have

• Ustedes tienen-They have

1. Tener + que + infinitive verb

Note: an infinitive verb is a verb that ends in ar,er or ir-caminar, correr, abrir.

Example: Tengo que estudiar. I have to study.

Open Ended

Write one sentence in Spanish using the pattern

tener + que + infinitive verb.

2. To express age

Example: I am thirty years old.

Tengo treinta años.

Open Ended

Write one sentence in Spanish using a verb form of tener stating age.

3. To express sensations

Example: She is hungry. He is thirsty.

Ella tiene hambre. Él tiene sed.

Tener Expressions

• Tener frio- to feel cold

• Tener orgullo-to be proud

• Tener vergüenza- to be ashamed

• Tener miedo-to be afraid

• Tener suerte-to be lucky

• Tener cuidado-to be careful

• Tener razón-to be right

Open Ended

Write one sentence using a verb form of tener and an expression.

4. To identify ownership

Example: I have a red pen. Tengo una pluma roja.

Open Ended

Write one sentence using a verb form of tener and something you own.