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    Tuvo (en. Had)

    /ˈtu.bo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Indicates possession in the past.
    She had a dog when she was a child.
    Ella tuvo un perro cuando era niña.
    Expresses the existence of something in the past.
    Had a problem with her car yesterday.
    Tuvo un problema con su coche ayer.
    Refers to an experience or event that took place.
    Had a party last weekend.
    Tuvo una fiesta el fin de semana pasado.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'to have', which comes from Latin 'tenere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    had no other choice
    Refers to a situation in which there was no other option.
    no tuvo más remedio
    was kind enough to
    Indicates that someone did something kind.
    tuvo la amabilidad de
    was successful
    Means that someone achieved what they wanted.
    tuvo éxito

    Related Words

    to have
    Verb that indicates possession.
    tener
    had
    Past participle of the verb 'to have'.
    tenido

    Slang Meanings

    Had a good time.
    The party was great, everyone had a good time.
    La fiesta estuvo genial, todos tuvieron un buen tiempo.
    Had a low.
    After the meeting, she had a drop in energy.
    Después de la reunión, tuvo un bajón de energía.