tener hijos

tener hijos(
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An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. to have children
¿Tiene hijos tu hermana? - Sí, dos chicas y un chico.Does your sister have children? - Yes, two girls and a boy.
b. to have got children
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
Si tienes hijos, entenderás lo que te estoy diciendo.If you've got children, you'll know what I'm talking about.
a. to have sons
Los Casco no tienen hijos, solo tienen dos hijas.The Cascos don't have any sons. They only have two daughters.
b. to have got sons
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
Tengo dos hijos y una hija.I've got two sons and a daughter.
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