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"Have got" is a form of "have got", a transitive verb phrase which is often translated as "tener". "Have a headache" is an intransitive verb phrase which is often translated as "tener dolor de cabeza". Learn more about the difference between "have a headache" and "have got" below.
have a headache(
hahv
ey
hehd
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eyk
)An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
1. (general)
a. tener dolor de cabeza
That movie was too loud. Now I have a headache.El volumen de esa película estaba demasiado alto. Ahora tengo dolor de cabeza.
b. tener una jaqueca
What's wrong? Are you sick? - I have a headache.¿Qué te pasa? ¿Estás enfermo? - Tengo una jaqueca.
have got(
hahv
gad
)A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
1. (to possess)
a. tener
I've got too many things to do today and not enough time.Hoy tengo demasiadas cosas que hacer, y no me alcanza el día.
