Tengo (en. I have)

/ˈteŋɡo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Indicates possession of something.

I have a dog.

Yo tengo un perro.

It is used to express obligation.

I have to study for the exam.

Tengo que estudiar para el examen.

It is used to refer to age.

I am twenty years old.

Tengo veinte años.

From the Latin 'tenere'.

I'm hungry

It indicates that one feels the need to eat.

tengo hambre

I'm thirsty

It indicates that one feels the need to drink.

tengo sed

I’m in a hurry

It indicates that something needs to be done quickly.

tengo prisa

I'm scared

It indicates that one feels fear.

tengo miedo

to have

Verb that expresses possession or state.

tener

fork

Utensil for eating.

tenedor

container

Container for storing objects.

contenedor

I feel like something.

I feel like going out to dance.

Tengo ganas de salir a bailar.

I have the vibe.

Don't worry, I have the vibe for this.

No te preocupes, tengo la onda para esto.