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Numerous idioms use the verb tenerIf there were a Top 10 list somewhere for Spanish verbs made versatile through idioms, tener would probably in that list. Perhaps the most common is the phrase tener que (usually in a conjugated form) followed by an infinitive and meaning "to have to." This may be the first of the tener idioms you learn. Here are some others...11:22 PM # Idiomatic uses of tenerTener is one of those verbs that has many idiomatic uses, such as tener hambre (to be hungry) and tener prisa (to be in a hurry). So many uses does tener have, in fact, that the question ¿Qué tienes? can be used to ask, "What's up with you?" Learn more...03:12 PM # |
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