Quien tuvo
Example: Quien tuvo paciencia, logró terminar el proyecto a tiempo.
Definition
"Quien tuvo" is a Spanish phrase meaning 'who had' or 'who once had,' used to refer to someone who possessed a certain quality or thing in the past. For example, in 'Quien tuvo paciencia,' it highlights a person who had patience previously.
Translations
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retuvo -
once learned -
never forgotten -
wat je geleerd hebt -
verleer je niet
Etymology
The phrase "quien tuvo" combines 'quien,' derived from Latin 'qui' meaning 'who,' and 'tuvo,' the past tense of 'tener,' from Latin 'tenere,' meaning 'to hold' or 'to have.' Together, they form a phrase indicating past possession or experience.
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"Quien tuvo" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (C2) - parte 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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