Page 228 Realidades 1 The Verb TENER

 The verb TENER, which means “to have” follows the pattern of other -er verbs.

The Verb TENER  However, some forms of the verb are irregular.

The Verb TENER  You must memorize verbs with irregularities.

The Verb TENER  Here is the verb “To Have” in English.

TO HAVE I have Youhave He Shehas It Wehave Theyhave

TENER Yotengo Tútienes Ud. Éltiene Ella Nosotros tenemos Vosotros tenéis Uds. Ellos tienen Ellas

Other Uses of TENER  As you know, TENER is sometimes used where in English we use a form of the verb “to be”:

Other Uses of TENER  Tener sed To be thirstyTener hambre To be hungry  Tener __ años To be ____ years old.  Tener éxitoto be successful  Tener suerteto be lucky  Tener ganas de+

Other uses II  Tener frío(to be cold)  Tener calor (to be hot)  Tener sueño(to be sleepy)  Tener prisato be in a hurry  Tener miedo de+ noun to be afraid of something  Tener miedo de+infinto be afraid to do something