Tiene (en. Has)

[ˈtjene]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Translation: To possess or have something in one's power.
Translation: She has a house at the beach.
Ella tiene una casa en la playa.
Translation: To be in possession of certain characteristics or qualities.
Translation: The car has a powerful engine.
El coche tiene un motor potente.
Translation: To use something for a specific purpose.
Translation: He has a plan for the weekend.
Él tiene un plan para el fin de semana.

Etymology

Translation: From Latin 'tenere', which means 'to hold' or 'to have'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Translation: is right
Translation: To be correct.
tiene razón
Translation: is hungry
Translation: To feel the need to eat.
tiene hambre
Translation: doesn't make sense
Translation: To be illogical or irrational.
no tiene sentido

Related Words

Translation: to have
Translation: Verb that indicates the action of possessing.
tener
Translation: had
Translation: Past participle of the verb to have.
tenido

Slang Meanings

Translation: To have something in mind.
Translation: I have in mind to go to the movies tonight.
Tengo en mente ir al cine esta noche.
Translation: To be in a relationship.
Translation: She has someone to go out with.
Ella tiene con quién salir.