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    Tenernos (en. Have us)

    /teˈneɾ.nos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To maintain another in a state or situation.
    The teacher keeps us in class until late.
    El profesor nos tiene en clase hasta tarde.
    To hold or contain a group of people.
    The community keeps us united in the same effort.
    La comunidad nos tiene unidos en un mismo esfuerzo.
    To retain someone in a specific place.
    The situation has us trapped in traffic.
    La situación nos tiene atrapados en el tráfico.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'tener' in the first person plural, used in a reflexive context.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    keep us informed
    To keep someone informed about a situation.
    tenernos informados
    take us into account
    To consider someone in decision-making.
    tenernos en cuenta
    keep us updated
    To be aware of a matter.
    tenernos al tanto

    Related Words

    tener
    Verb that means to possess or maintain something.
    tener
    tenencia
    The act of having or possessing something.
    tenencia
    tenido
    Element or person that has been maintained or supported.
    tenido

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a place by imposition.
    They have us in this place without being able to leave.
    Nos tienen en este lugar sin poder salir.
    To maintain an uncomfortable situation.
    That conversation has us all tense.
    Esa conversación nos tiene a todos tensos.