Tener Flashcards
What is the translation for tener in English?
to have
What are some expressions used with tener?
tener hambre
tener sed
tener miedo
tener calor
tener frío
tener …… años
tener sueño
What is tener que + infinitive?
to have to, must
For example, Yo tengo que estudiar.
I have to study.
Why is tener irregular?
a) the yo form has a g in the conjugation: tengo
b) the e in the stem of tener changes to ie for:
usted, él, ella: tiene
ustedes, ellos, ellas: tienen
c) the nosotros form is regular: tenemos
What is the translation for tener hambre?
to be hungry
What is the translation for tener sed?
to be thirsty
What is tener miedo?
to be afraid
What is tener calor?
to be warm
What is tener frío?
to be cold
How do you express age in Spanish?
Use a form of tener ….. años.
For example, Pancho tiene 15 años.
What is tener sueño?
to be sleepy
What are the conjugations for tener?
Use and expression with tener to explain why people do what they do.
Ustedes usan un suéter.
Ustedes tienen frío.
Use and expression with tener to explain why people do what they do.
Los chicos comen una hamburguesa.
Los chicos tienen hambre.
Use and expression with tener to explain why people do what they do.
Yo bebo el jugo de manzana.
Yo tengo sed.