Tendrían (en. Would have)

/tenˈdɾi.an/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

Used to express a hypothetical action or assumption in the past.

If we had more time, we would have more activities.

Si tuviéramos más tiempo, tendríamos más actividades.

Refers to the possibility of possessing or containing something in a conditional context.

They would perform better if they worked as a team.

Ellos tendrían un mejor rendimiento si trabajaran en equipo.

Denotes an expectation of something that could happen.

If they had told me earlier, they would have my support.

Si me lo hubieran dicho antes, tendrían mi apoyo.

It derives from the verb 'tener,' which comes from the Latin 'tenere.'

they would have to

Expresses a conditional obligation.

tendrían que

they would have nothing to lose

Indicates that there is no risk in an action.

no tendrían nada que perder

they would have a lot to gain

Refers to obtaining significant benefits.

tendrían mucho que ganar

if they knew, they would be afraid

Indicates that a lack of information changes perception.

si ellos supieran, tendrían miedo

to have

Verb that indicates owning something.

tener

ownership

Action of having or possessing.

tenencia

fork

Object used for eating, but can also refer to someone who owns something.

tenedor

Express uncertainty in an informal context.

They would have to come already, but I don’t know if they will.

Tendrían que venir ya, pero no sé si lo harán.

Used in situations where there is doubt about something.

If they knew the truth, they would have another approach.

Si supieran la verdad, tendrían otro enfoque.