Example: Siempre debes tener presente la fecha del examen final.
Definition
"Tener presente" means to keep something in mind or to be aware of something. It involves actively remembering or considering a fact, detail, or situation when making decisions or during actions, as in always having the final exam date in mind.
The phrase "tener presente" comes from the Spanish verb "tener" meaning 'to have' and the adjective "presente" meaning 'present' or 'current.' Together, they convey the idea of 'having something present' in one's thoughts or awareness. Did you know this phrase literally translates to 'have present' but is used idiomatically to mean 'keep in mind'?
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"Tener presente" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (B2) - parte 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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to keep in mind