Tenga (en. Have)

/ˈteŋɡa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Formula of the verb to have used in the subjunctive.

I hope you succeed in your projects.

Espero que usted tenga éxito en sus proyectos.

Expression used to formally request something.

Please note that the meeting has been rescheduled.

Tenga en cuenta que la reunión se ha reprogramado.

Used in sentences to indicate possession or desire.

If I had money, rest assured that I would travel.

Si tuviera dinero, tenga por seguro que viajaría.

From Latin 'teneō', which means 'to have, to hold'.

have patience

Ask someone to remain calm.

tenga paciencia

be careful

Warn someone about a possible danger.

tenga cuidado

be so kind

Formal expression to request a favor.

tenga la bondad

to have

To hold or possess something.

tener

had

That which has been possessed.

tenido

possession

Action of having something.

tenencia

Have as a joke

That phrase is used to express that what was said should not be taken seriously.

Esa frase se usa para expresar que lo que se dijo no debe tomarse en serio.

Here you go

It is used to give something in a friendly manner.

Se usa para regalar algo de forma amistosa.