In Spanish, the word "tener" means "to have."

It's an important verb, but it can be a bit confusing because it doesn’t always follow the usual rules.

Let’s see how to use "tener" in the present tense.

1. Conjugation Chart:

• Yo tengo - I have
• Tú tienes - You (informal) have
• Él/Ella/Usted tiene - He/She/You (formal) has
• Nosotros/as tenemos - We have
• Vosotros/as tenéis - You all (informal, mostly used in Spain) have
• Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes tienen - They/You all (formal) have

2. Key Points:

• To say "I have," you say tengo. This is a bit different from what you might think.

• If you want to say "you have" (to one person, informally), use tienes. This is also a little unusual.

• For "he," "she," or formal "you," you say tiene. This form doesn’t follow the regular pattern either.

3. Examples in Sentences:

• Yo tengo un libro. (I have a book.)
• Tú tienes una casa. (You have a house.)
• Nosotros tenemos tiempo. (We have time.)

By learning these different forms, you can easily talk about what you have in Spanish.

Try using them in your own sentences to practice!