Example: Este libro no tiene que ver con la historia antigua.
Definition
"Tener que ver con" is a Spanish phrase used to indicate a connection or relation between things or subjects. For example, saying 'Este libro no tiene que ver con la historia antigua' means the book is not related to ancient history.
Translations
to be related to
te maken hebben met
tenir a veure amb
avoir à voir avec
zu tun haben mit
Etymology
The phrase "tener que ver con" literally translates to 'to have to see with' and is used idiomatically in Spanish to express relevance or connection. The phrase combines the verb 'tener' (to have) with 'que ver con' (to do with or to see with), reflecting how languages creatively link concepts through everyday verbs.
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"Tener que ver con" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (B1) - parte 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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to be related to