Tenerlas (en. Have them)

/teˈneɾlas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To have something or someone in plural.
She always says that having her friends is the most important thing.
Ella siempre dice que tenerlas a sus amigas es lo más importante.
To maintain or keep something in plural.
It's difficult to keep them organized when there's so much mess.
Es difícil tenerlas organizadas cuando hay tanto desorden.
To face or endure a situation in plural.
Sometimes, having them can be very stressful, but it's part of life.
A veces, tenerlas puede ser muy estresante, pero es parte de la vida.

Etymology

From the verb 'to have' in its feminine plural form.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have them difficult
To be in a complicated or problematic situation.
tenerlas difíciles
to have them in hand
To have control or the situation under control.
tenerlas en la mano
to have them clear
To have a precise understanding or idea about something.
tenerlas claras

Related Words

to have
Verb that means to possess or hold.
tener
the
Feminine plural demonstrative pronoun.
las

Slang Meanings

To have someone under control.
She always has her friends in the palm of her hand.
Siempre tiene a sus amigos en la palma de su mano.
To have something ready or prepared.
I already have all my things ready for tomorrow, I have them.
Ya tengo todas mis cosas listas para mañana, las tengo.