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"Tenga" is a form of "tener", a transitive verb which is often translated as "to have". "Que tiene" is a phrase which is often translated as "who has". Learn more about the difference between "que tiene" and "tenga" below.
que tiene
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. who has
Una persona que tiene el coraje de hacer una cosa así merece toda nuestra admiración.A person who has the courage to do such a thing deserves all our admiration.
b. that has
Es un insecto de color rojizo que tiene dos antenas y cuatro patas, pero no recuerdo cómo se llama.It's a reddish insect that has two antennae and four legs, but I don't remember its name.
a. he's got (masculine)
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
Jorge quiere comprarse un carro nuevo. Ya se cansó del que tiene.Jorge wants to buy a new car. He's tired of the one he's got.
b. she's got (feminine)
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
Los padres de María estaban muy contentos con el novio que tenía antes, pero no les gusta el que tiene ahora.Maria's parents were very happy with the boyfriend she used to have, but they don't like the one she's got now.
c. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
El corte de pelo que tiene Alfonso en esa foto le favorece mucho.Alfonso's haircut in that photo really suits him.
No tengo ni idea de cómo funciona esta máquina. ¿Para qué sirve esa palanca que tiene detrás?I have no idea how this machine works. What's that lever on the back for?
3. (formal) (that you posses; second person singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
a. you've got
¿Los hijos que tiene son de su primera esposa o de la segunda? - De mi primera esposa.Are the kids you've got from your first wife or your second wife? - From my first wife.
tener(
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)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to possess)
4. (to wear)
a. to have
La chica que busco tiene lentes de sol y una bufanda.The girl I'm looking for has sunglasses and a scarf.
10. (to measure)
12. (to receive)
a. to have
Todavía no tuve el correo electrónico de confirmación de la empresa.I haven't had a confirmation email from the company yet.
15. (to think of)
16. (used to indicate duration) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Tengo dos años sin verlo.I haven't seen him for two years.
Mis abuelos tienen 40 años de casados.My grandparents have been married for 40 years.
An auxiliary verb, or helper verb, is a conjugated verb that comes before a main verb and determines the main verb's tense, mood, or aspect (e.g., I have gone.).
a. to have to
Tengo que terminar mis deberes antes de salir a la fiesta.I have to finish my homework before going to the party.
b. must
Tienes que comer todo en tu plato si quieres postre.You must eat everything on your plate if you want dessert.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Tengo pensado ir al mercado mañana.I think I'll go to the market tomorrow.
Tenemos entendido que piensas dejar la escuela.We understand that you're thinking of leaving school.
a. to make
La noticia sobre el huracán me tiene muy nervioso.The news about the hurricane is making me nervous.
tenerse
A reflexive verb is a verb that indicates that the subject performs an action on itself (e.g., Miguel se lava.).
a. to stand
Este adorno no se tiene sin apoyarlo contra algo.This ornament won't stand without leaning it on something.
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Estaba tan mareado que no me tenía de pie.I was so dizzy that I couldn't stand up.
No me tengo de sueño.I'm so tired I can barely stand.
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Este muchacho se tiene por muy guapo.That kid thinks he's so attractive.
¿Por quién se tiene tu prima?Who does your cousin think she is?
