si lo tengo

if I have it

si lo tengo(see loh tehng-goh)

phrase

1. (used to express possession or refer to characteristics)

a. if I have it

¿Todavía tienes ese libro sobre España que compraste en Madrid? - Lo buscaré y, si lo tengo, te lo traigo.

Do you still have that book about Spain you bought in Madrid? - I'll look for it, and if I have it, I'll bring it.

2. (if I think of him as; used with "por")

a. if I consider him

Si lo tengo por una persona inteligente, es porque sus ideas lo son.

If I consider him an intelligent person, it's because his ideas are.