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"Interrogantes" is a form of "interrogante", a noun which is often translated as "question". "Tener" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to have". Learn more about the difference between "interrogantes" and "tener" below.
el interrogante, la interrogante(
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)This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
1. (query)
a. question
El profesor planteó un interrogante a los alumnos que nadie supo responder.The professor put a question to the students that nobody could answer.
2. (mystery)
a. question
Atraparon al asesino, pero los detectives todavía tienen que resolver el interrogante de las joyas perdidas.The murderer was caught, but the detectives still need to solve the question of the missing jewels.
b. question mark
La lesión de Costa deja la interrogante de si podrá jugar en la final.Costa's injury leaves a question mark over whether he'll be fit to play in the final.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
3. (grammar)
a. question mark
Cuando se escribe en español, hay que añadir el interrogante inicial en las preguntas.When writing in Spanish, you need to add the opening question mark at the start of a question.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
4. (inquiring)
a. questioning
Miranda me lanzó una mirada interrogante. "¿De qué estás hablando?", preguntó.Miranda looked at me with a questioning look. "What are you talking about?," she asked.
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?
