Tener Present Tense
The verb “tener” is one of the most commonly used verbs in the Spanish language. In the present tense, its conjugation can be a bit tricky for beginners. Our comprehensive guide will provide you with a clear verb chart, dedicated verb practice, and hands-on conjugation practice. Dive deep into the Tener conjugation across all 16 major tenses, or explore a broader range of verbs with our detailed guide on Spanish verb conjugation.
Meaning(s): to have
Verb Chart: Tener Present Tense
|
Yo |
tengo I have |
Nosotros |
tenemos we have |
|
Tú (Juana, Juan) |
tienes you have |
Vosotros (informal Spain) |
tenéis you all have |
|
Él/Ella/Ud. (Sra./Dr. García) |
tiene he/she/you have |
Ellos/Ellas/Uds. |
tienen they/you all have |
Tener Present Tense Practice
Tener Present Sentence Examples
I have a dog.
2. Tú tienes una bicicleta nueva.
You have a new bicycle.
3. Él tiene mucho trabajo hoy.
He has a lot of work today.
4. Ella tiene tres hermanos.
She has three brothers.
5. Usted tiene una cita a las tes.
You have an appointment at three.
We have an exam tomorrow.
7. Vosotros tenéis una casa en el campo. (used only in Spain)
You all have a house in the countryside.
8. Ellos tienen un coche azul.
They have a blue car.
9. Ellas tienen ganas de viajar.
They feel like traveling.
10. Ustedes tienen una reunión importante.
You have an important meeting.
