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Tener Commands
Get to grips with tener Commands in the imperative mood for “to have”. Our comprehensive resources include a verb chart, engaging exercises, and real-life examples. Begin your journey with Spanish verbs. Deepen your understanding with tener conjugation.
Verb Meaning(s): to have
Verb Chart: Tener Commands
| -- | Nosotros | tengamos let’s have |
*Tú (Juana, Juan) | ten; no tengas have; don’t have | *Vosotros (informal Spain) | tened; no tengáis (you all) have; (you all) don’t have |
Ud. (Sra./Dr. García) | tenga (you) have | Uds. | tengan (you all) have |
*Only Tú, and Vosotros change in the negative form. The other conjugations are the same in the negative.
Tener Commands Practice
Spanish Commands
Tener Commands Sentence Examples
Have it present always.
2. Tú: No tengas miedo de pedir ayuda cuando la necesites.
Do not be afraid to ask for help when you need it.
3. Ud.: Tenga presente que la paciencia es una virtud en momentos difíciles.
Keep in mind that patience is a virtue in difficult times.
4. Ud.: No tenga demasiadas expectativas sin fundamentos reales.
Do not have too many expectations without a real basis.
5. Nosotros: Tengamos una actitud positiva frente a los desafíos.
Let’s have a positive attitude towards challenges.
Let’s not have prejudices before knowing all the facets of a situation.
7. Vosotros: Tened cuidado al compartir información personal en internet.
Be careful when sharing personal information on the internet.
8. Vosotros: No tengáis miedo de cambiar de opinión; el aprendizaje es un proceso continuo.
Do not be afraid to change your mind; learning is a continuous process.
9. Uds.: Tengan metas claras para direccionar sus esfuerzos correctamente.
Have clear goals to direct your efforts correctly.
10. Uds.: No tengan vergüenza de sus fracasos; son lecciones importantes.
Do not be ashamed of your failures; they are important lessons.
Master Command Forms with Tener
Now that you’ve learned the command forms of tener, enhance your skills by exploring its use in the subjunctive tense, essential for polite requests and expressions of doubt. To compare imperative usage, check out the command forms of ser and the command forms of estar. For a full overview of Spanish verb conjugations, our Complete Spanish Verb Guide is your go-to resource. Practice regularly to gain confidence in giving commands!


