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"Si" is a form of "si", a conjunction which is often translated as "if". "La tengo" is a phrase which is often translated as "I have it". Learn more about the difference between "si" and "la tengo" below.
si(
see
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A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences (e.g., The cat and the dog slept.).
conjunction
a. if
Si llueve mañana, cancelaremos el pícnic.If it rains tomorrow, we will cancel the picnic.
a. whether
Preguntó si me estaba divirtiendo.He asked whether I was enjoying myself.
b. if
Paco quiere saber si Laura también va a asistir.Paco wants to know if Laura is also going to attend.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. B
Primero lo oí en si menor.I first heard it played in B minor.
b. ti (solfége)
Practiquemos las escalas en orden inverso: do, si, la...Let's practice scales in reverse order: do, ti, la...
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la tengo(
lah
 
tehng
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goh
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. I have it
¿Conoces esta novela? - Sí, la tengo pero todavía no la leí.Do you know this novel? - Yes, I have it but I still haven't read it.
a. I have it
¿Tienes tu billetera? - Sí, la tengo en la mochila.Do you have your wallet? - Yes, I have it in my backpack.
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