Tened (en. Have)

/teˈned/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Instruction or command for a group to hold or maintain something.
Be careful when crossing the street!
¡Tened cuidado al cruzar la calle!
Action of possessing or keeping something at a specific moment.
Have the books ready for class.
Tened listos los libros para la clase.
Expression of direct opinion to a group.
Keep in mind what I said before deciding.
Tened en cuenta lo que dije antes de decidir.

Etymology

From Latin 'tenere', which means to hold or maintain.

Common Phrases and Expressions

have patience
It is used to ask for calm or waiting.
tened paciencia
have faith
It invites trust in something or someone.
tened fe
be careful
It indicates the need to be cautious.
tened cuidado

Related Words

have
Verb that means to possess or maintain something.
tener
content
What is held in possession or conserved.
contenido
possession
The action of possessing or having something.
tenencia

Slang Meanings

To have something at the right moment.
At the party, have the drink ready.
En la fiesta, tened la bebida lista.
To be aware of a situation.
You need to be aware of what is happening.
Tienes que estar tened de lo que pasa.