Teneis (en. You have)

/teˈneis/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To possess or have something in the present.
You all have a house at the beach.
Vosotros tenéis una casa en la playa.
To have knowledge or experience about a subject.
Do you all have information about the event?
¿Tenéis información sobre el evento?
To use or carry something with oneself.
You all have the necessary books for the class.
Tenéis los libros necesarios para la clase.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

you are right
it means that you are right.
tenéis razón
you have to come
an invitation for you to attend.
tenéis que venir
what do you have in mind?
question about someone's ideas or plans.
¿qué tenéis en mente?

Related Words

to have
Verb that indicates possession.
tener
possession
Action of having or possessing something.
tenencia
fork
Utensil used for eating.
tenedor

Slang Meanings

Used in an informal context to refer to having something in a relaxed way.
You all have to see that movie, it's great.
Tenéis que ver esa película, es genial.
Colloquial expression in some places to refer to having something in an exaggerated manner.
You all have a lot of accumulated work.
Tenéis un montón de trabajo acumulado.