Idiomatic Expressions Using Tener

What is an idiom? According to Merriam- Webster Online Dictionary: Main Entry: id·i·om Pronunciation: \ˈi-dē-əm\ Function: noun an expression in the usage of a language that is peculiar to itself either grammatically (as no, it wasn't me) or in having a meaning that cannot be derived from the conjoined meanings of its elements (as Monday week for “the Monday a week after next Monday”)

In other words... An idiom is an expression (saying) that can’t be taken literally.

Examples of English Idioms: “all over the place” “on the go” “a pretty penny” “jump the gun” “That’s a wrap”

Many of the Spanish idiomatic expressions use the verb tener. You already know some!: tener que + infinitive tener _____ años to have to... ___ years old

Quick Review - Tener Conjugations Tengo Tenemos Tienes X Tiene Tienen

Tener + (physical feelings) frío - to be cold calor - to be hot hambre - to be hungry sed - to be thirsty sueño - to be sleepy un dolor de (body part) - to have a ___ache

Tener + (emotional feelings) prisa - to be in a hurry miedo de (noun) - to be afraid of (thing) celos - to be jealous cuidado - to be cautious vergüenza - to be embarrased/ashamed razón - to be right (correct)

Tener + (emotional feelings) éxito - to be successful culpa - to be guilty suerte - to be lucky lugar - to belong/fit in ganas de (infinitive) - to feel like (doing something)

¿Qué tiene? 2 + 2 = 4