Tenerlos (en. Have them)

/teˈneɾ.los/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To retain or possess multiple elements or individuals.

It is important to keep them informed about the changes.

Es importante tenerlos informados sobre los cambios.

To include other people in an activity or event.

You can have them in the meeting if you want.

Puedes tenerlos en la reunión si lo deseas.

To hold something in a particular place or situation.

I am going to have them at home over the weekend.

Voy a tenerlos en casa durante el fin de semana.

Comes from the verb 'tener' which originates from the Latin 'tenere'.

to keep them informed

To keep people informed about a topic.

tenerlos al tanto

to keep them at bay

To control someone so that they do not exceed their limits.

tenerlos a raya

to take them into account

To consider the opinions or situations of other people.

tenerlos en cuenta

to have

To own or maintain something.

tener

to have oneself

To hold oneself up.

tenerse

possession

The action of having something in possession.

tenencia

To have someone under control.

He always seems to have them in their place.

Siempre parece tenerlos en su sitio.

To make someone dependent on you.

That’s how I managed to have everyone on my side.

Así logré tenerlos a todos de mi lado.