Tener
Example: Tengo un perro que siempre me acompaña en casa.
Definition
"Tener" is a Spanish verb meaning to possess or own something, or to experience a state or condition. For example, in the phrase "Tengo un perro que siempre me acompaña en casa," it means 'I have a dog who always accompanies me at home.'
Etymology
The Spanish verb "tener" comes from the Latin verb 'tenere,' which means 'to hold' or 'to keep.' Did you know that "tener" shares roots with English words like 'tenant' and 'tenure,' reflecting the idea of holding or possessing something?
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"Tener" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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