In Spanish, two important words are "tiene" and "soy." They come from the verbs "tener" (which means to have) and "ser" (which means to be). Learning these words is really important for forming proper sentences.

1. The Verb “Tener” - "Tiene"

• What it means: "Tiene" means "he has," "she has," or "you have" when speaking in a formal way.

• When to use it: Use "tiene" to talk about what someone owns or has.

  Examples:

  • Él tiene un perro. (He has a dog.)
  • Ella tiene una casa. (She has a house.)

2. The Verb “Ser” - "Soy"

• What it means: "Soy" means "I am."

• When to use it: Use "soy" when you want to describe yourself, your qualities, or where you come from.

  Examples:

  • Yo soy estudiante. (I am a student.)
  • Yo soy de Suecia. (I am from Sweden.)

3. Summary

• "Tiene" tells us what someone has.

• "Soy" tells us who I am or what I am like.

By learning these verbs, you will be able to make clear and meaningful sentences in Spanish. This will help you talk to others much better!