Tuviera (en. Had)

/tuˈβjeɾa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Indicates possession or existence of something in a hypothetical or desired context.

If I had more time, I would travel the world.

Si tuviera más tiempo, viajaría por el mundo.

Used in clauses that express wishes or unreal conditions.

If I had money, I would help the needy.

Si tuviera dinero, ayudaría a los necesitados.

Used to express situations that did not occur in the past.

I didn't do it because I didn't have the opportunity.

No lo hice porque no tuviera la oportunidad.

From the Latin verb 'tenere', which means to possess.

if I had

expression that introduces a hypothetical condition.

si tuviera

I would have to

indicates obligation in a hypothetical context.

tuviera que

I wish I had

desire to have something in unreal situations.

ojalá tuviera

to have

verb that means to possess something.

tener

fork

person who possesses or has something.

tenedor

tenancy

action of having or possessing something.

tenencia

In some informal contexts, it is used to refer to an unfulfilled desired situation.

If I had those shoes, I would be happy.

Si tuviera esos zapatos, sería feliz.

It can be used sarcastically to denote an unlikely situation.

If I had wings, I would fly.

Si tuviera alas, volaría.