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The meaning of the Spanish word "tener" and how you use it

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tener
(v.) (infinitive) to have (possession)
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Ildu is an English and Spanish translator and editor living in Guatemala City, Guatemala. She holds a BA degree in Legal Sworn Translation and has been working as a translator and linguist for over 15 years.
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Me gustaría tener muchos perros .
I'd like to have many dogs.
Algún día voy a tener mucho dinero .
Someday I'm going to have a lot of money.
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What Do You Need to Be a Writer?
y tiene que tener una obra que sea capaz de defender .
and has to have a work that he's capable of defending.
Common Stem-Changing Verbs 1
Tener .
To have.
Common Stem-Changing Verbs 1
Tener .
To have.
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tener
(v.) (infinitive) to have (conceptual)
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Adrián is a SP language assistant, EN-SP content localizer, and EN tutor living in Guadalajara, Mexico. He holds a bachelor's degree in Foreign Languages and Cultures and has worked in language-learning for almost 10 years.
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No quiero tener problemas .
I don't want to have problems.
Debo tener todo listo para mañana .
I must have everything ready for tomorrow.
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Legacies: Hope & Alaric Say Goodbye
Gracias por ser el mejor segundo padre que pude tener .
Thanks for being the best second father that I could have.
Here's What Your Musical Taste Says About You
Incluso , hubo alguna sugerencia de que aquellos que disfrutan del bajo tienen más probabilidades de tener tendencias antisociales y trastornos límite de la personalidad .
There was even a suggestion that those who enjoy the bass have more chances to have antisocial tendencies and borderline personality disorders.
Here's What Your Musical Taste Says About You
Aparentemente , los adolescentes con esta preferencia musical tienen más probabilidades de sentirse rechazados y de tener una baja autoestima .
Apparently, teenagers with this musical preference have more chances to feel rejected and have low self-esteem.
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tener...que
(v. + prep.) (infinitive) to have to
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No vas a tener que ir .
You're not going to have to go.
¿ Quieres tener que hacer la tarea de nuevo ?
Do you want to have to do the homework again?
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The Lego Movie - Trailer
Bueno , creo que voy a tener que reportarte .
Well, I think that I'm going to have to report you.
How to Draw a Ferrari
Hay muchas líneas que voy a tener que borrar .
There are many lines that I'm going to have to erase.
Spoil Your Senses in Costa Rica!
Sin tener que recorrer enormes distancias , puede disfrutar del calor del Caribe
Without having to traverse enormous distances, you can enjoy the heat of the Caribbean
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tener
(v.) (infinitive) to have (attribute)
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Mi casa va a tener muchos jardines .
My house is going to have many gardens.
Tener ojos azules es común aquí .
Having blue eyes is common here.
Sus pinturas suelen tener colores brillantes .
His paintings usually have bright colors.
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In His Own Words: Pablo Escobar
porque consideramos que puede tener hoy un valor histórico ,
because we consider that it may today have a historic value,
Children's Hidden Camera - The Strength Test
para tener más fuerza , ¿ eh ?
to have more strength, eh?
Tips for Designing Your Kitchen
pero para ello debemos tener una cocina suficientemente generosa .
but for that we should have a sufficiently ample kitchen.
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tener...en...cuenta
(phrase) (infinitive) to take into account; to consider; to keep in mind
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Ildu is an English and Spanish translator and editor living in Guatemala City, Guatemala. She holds a BA degree in Legal Sworn Translation and has been working as a translator and linguist for over 15 years.
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Hay que tener en cuenta los ingresos familiares .
We have to consider the family income.
Tienes que tener en cuenta sus notas .
You have to keep in mind their grades.
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A Happy Brain: The Science & Benefits of Laughter
También hay que tener en cuenta que encontrar algo más o menos divertido
You also have to take into account that finding something more or less funny
Tips for Designing Your Kitchen
Otro tema a tener en cuenta , y no menos importante , es la elección de la campana extractora .
Another matter to have in mind, and no less important, is the choice of the extractor hood.
Prudent Poker Plays
Además tenemos que tener en cuenta que vamos a jugar durante el resto de la partida fuera de posición ,
Besides, we have to keep in mind that we're going to play the rest of the game out of position,
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