Teniendo (en. Having)

/teˈnjen.do/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Expresses the action of possessing something.

I am having problems with my computer.

Estoy teniendo problemas con mi computadora.

Indicates the realization of some ongoing action.

We are having an important meeting.

Estamos teniendo una reunión importante.

It is used to express the duration of a situation.

I was having doubts about the decision.

Estuve teniendo dudas sobre la decisión.

From the verb 'tener', it comes from the Latin 'tenere'.

taking into account

Considering certain factors or aspects.

teniendo en cuenta

being careful

Acting with caution.

teniendo cuidado

being right

Being correct.

teniendo la razón

have

Verb that means to possess something.

tener

had

Past participle of the verb have.

tenido

possession

The action of having something.

tenencia

To be in a complicated situation.

I am having a tough day at work.

Estoy teniendo un día pesado en el trabajo.

To keep certain things secret.

He is having some surprises for the party.

Él está teniendo algunas sorpresas para la fiesta.