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    Tenemos (en. Have)

    /teˈnemos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Indicates possession or belonging.
    We have a house by the beach.
    Nosotros tenemos una casa en la playa.
    It is used to express obligation or necessity.
    We have to study for the exam.
    Tenemos que estudiar para el examen.
    It is used to refer to a situation or condition.
    We have a problem to solve.
    Tenemos un problema que resolver.
    It expresses a characteristic or quality.
    We have a lot of energy to work.
    Tenemos mucha energía para trabajar.

    Etymology

    It derives from the Latin 'habere', which means 'to have'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    we have to talk
    It means that it is necessary to discuss an important topic.
    tenemos que hablar
    we have time
    It indicates that there is enough time available to do something.
    tenemos tiempo
    we are lucky
    It expresses that one has good fortune in a situation.
    tenemos suerte

    Related Words

    possession
    Act of having something in possession.
    tenencia
    to have
    Verb that indicates the action of possessing.
    tener
    fork
    Object used to hold or serve food.
    tenedor

    Slang Meanings

    Used in an informal context to emphasize that one owns something valuable.
    Let's toast to what we have!
    ¡Brindemos por lo que tenemos!
    In youth slang, it can refer to having relationships or connections.
    In this city, we have contacts that can help us.
    En esta ciudad, tenemos contactos que nos pueden ayudar.