lo tienes
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lo tienes(
loh
tyeh
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nehs
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (informal) (used to express possession or to refer to characteristics; second person singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
a. you have it
¿Has visto el gorro rojo del escaparate? Lo tienes en azul, ¿verdad?Have you seen that red cap in the shop window? You have it in blue, don't you?
b. you've got it
Si quieres ese libro, te lo regalo; aunque a lo mejor ya lo tienes.If you want that book, I'll buy it for you. Although maybe you've got it already.
c. you have
No tengo nada de talento. - Pues yo creo que lo tienes.I have no talent whatsoever. - Well, I think you have.
2. (informal) (are carrying it; second person singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
a. you have it
¿Dónde está mi celular? - Lo tienes en el bolso.Where's my cellphone? - You have it in your bag.
b. you've got it
Si buscas el dinero, lo tienes en el bolsillo del pantalón.If you're looking for your money, you've got it in your pants' pocket.
3. (informal) (used to refer to someone's position or state of mind; second person singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
A Ramiro se nota que lo tienes loco por ti.It's obvious Ramiro is crazy about you.
¿Dónde está Gerardo? - Lo tienes detrás.Where is Gerardo? - He's behind you.
4. (informal) (you think of him; second person singular; used with "por")
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
a. you consider him
Sé que lo tienes por una persona tonta e ignorante, pero es más inteligente de lo que parece.I know you consider him a stupid and ignorant person, but he's cleverer than he looks.
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