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"Having" is a form of "have", a transitive verb which is often translated as "tener". "Featuring" is a form of "feature", a noun which is often translated as "la característica". Learn more about the difference between "having" and "featuring" below.
have(
hahv
)
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
a. tener
My parents have a home, a car, and three beautiful children.Mis padres tienen una casa, un carro y tres hijos bellos.
a. tener
How do I know if my child has an infection?¿Cómo sé si mi hijo tiene una infección?
a. pasar
I had the worst time trying to quit smoking.Lo pasé muy mal cuando estaba tratando de dejar de fumar.
b. vivir
We've had some difficult times over the last few years.Vivimos unos momentos difíciles en los últimos años.
c. tener
I don't want to go back to that place. I had a bad experience last time.No quiero volver a ese lugar. La última vez tuve una mala experiencia.
a. comer
I've had risotto before, and I'm not a fan.He comido risotto antes, y no me gusta.
b. tomar
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
I would like to have mashed potatoes with my steak.Me gustaría tomar puré de patatas con el filete.
a. recibir
We had a lot of presents last Christmas.Recibimos muchos regalos las Navidades pasadas.
a. poseer
The new party leader has many great qualities.La nueva líder del partido posee muchas grandes cualidades.
a. tener
My college roommate had a baby last week.Mi compañera de cuarto de la universidad tuvo un bebé la semana pasada.
a. permitir
I won't have this mess under my roof!¡No permitiré este caos bajo mi techo!
a.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
I had my car washed at the weekend.Llevé el coche a lavar el fin de semana.
I had my shirt cleaned at the laundry.Me lavaron la camisa en la lavandería.
a. que (in interjections)
Have a great time at the party!¡Que lo pases muy bien en la fiesta!
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.).
auxiliary verb
a. haber
You haven't been here before.No has estado aquí antes.
a. tener
I have to go to work tomorrow.Tengo que ir al trabajo mañana.
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
noun
a. el rico
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
, la rica
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(F)
I'd rather be one of the haves rather than the have-nots.Prefiero ser uno de los ricos que los pobres.
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feature(
fi
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chuhr
)
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
noun
a. la característica
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(F)
The building's main feature is its modern architecture.La principal característica del edificio es su arquitectura moderna.
a. el rasgo
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
Her features were fair and graceful.Sus rasgos eran bonitos y agradables.
b. la facción
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(F)
His dark features are what I find so attractive about him.Sus facciones oscuras son las que me parecen tan atractivas en él.
a. la característica
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(F)
The most important feature of a tablet is the touch screen.La característica más importante de una tableta es su pantalla táctil.
b. el distintivo
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
The new car has many special features.El carro nuevo tiene muchos distintivos especiales.
a. el pase
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
The next feature starts in half an hour.El próximo pase comienza en media hora.
a. el artículo
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
There is a feature about politics in this morning's paper.Hay un artículo sobre política en el periódico de esta mañana.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
a. publicar
The newspaper featured an article about the unemployment rate.El periódico publicó un artículo sobre la tasa de desempleo.
a.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
The reality show features a number of celebrities.En el reality show aparecen varias celebridades.
What's the name of that new movie featuring Maureen Aston?¿Cómo se llama esta nueva película en la que sale Maureen Aston?
a. contar con
The park features an amazing modern sculpture.El parque cuenta con una escultura moderna extraordinaria.
b. presentar
The new coin features an interesting 12-sided design.La nueva moneda presenta un diseño interesante de doce lados.
c. ofrecer
The latest model features an even bigger screen.El último modelo ofrece una pantalla aún más grande.
d. tener
The vehicle features some impressive new tecnology.El vehículo tiene una tecnología nueva impresionante.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
intransitive verb
a. aparecer
My son features in this movie as an extra.Mi hijo aparece en esta película como figurante.
a. figurar
That book does not feature in any of the library lists.Ese libro no figura en ninguna de las listas de la biblioteca.
a. destacarse
This theory features in all economics books.Esta teoría se destaca en todos los libros de economía.
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