Example: Debes tener presente que mañana hay examen en la escuela.
Definition
"Tener presente que" is a Spanish expression meaning to keep in mind or to remember that something is important. It is often used to remind someone to be aware of a fact or situation, as in the example: 'Debes tener presente que mañana hay examen en la escuela.'
Translations
to bear in mind that
voor ogen houden dat
tenir present que
garder à l'esprit que
bedenken dass
Etymology
The phrase "tener presente que" comes from the Spanish verb "tener" meaning 'to have,' combined with "presente," meaning 'present' or 'in mind.' Together, it literally means 'to have present' something, which evolved to mean keeping something in mind or remembering it. Did you know? This phrase effectively captures the concept of mental awareness by combining possession and presence.
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"Tener presente que" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (B2) - parte 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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to bear in mind that