yo te tengo
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yo te tengo(
yoh
teh
tehng
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goh
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (informal) (second person singular; used to talk about obligations)
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. I have to...you
Yo te tengo que decir la verdad: ese corte de pelo no te queda bien.I have to tell you the truth: that hairstyle doesn't suit you.
2. (informal) (second person singular; used to talk about feelings)
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.
Yo te tengo mucho aprecio, Juan. - Y yo a ti, Lisa.I'm very fond of you, Juan. - And I'm of you, Lisa.
¡Eres una mala amiga! - Yo te tengo mucha lástima, Susana. No sabes qué es la amistad.You're a bad friend! - I feel very sorry for you, Susana. You don't know what friendship is.
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