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tenía

-I was having

Imperfectyoconjugation oftener.

tenía

-he/she was having

,you were having

Imperfectél/ella/ustedconjugation oftener.

tenia

-tapeworm

See the entry fortenia.

tener

to have

to be

TRANSITIVE VERB

(to possess)-to have

Synonyms for tener

Antonyms for tener

TRANSITIVE VERB

(used to express age)-to be

Antonyms for tener

no tener

not to be

TRANSITIVE VERB

(to grasp or carry)-to hold

Synonyms for tener

AUXILIARY VERB

(used to indicate an obligation; used with "que")-to have to

Synonyms for tener

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