Tener Present Tense

The verb “tener” is one of the most commonly used verbs in the Spanish language. In the present tense, its conjugation can be a bit tricky for beginners. Our comprehensive guide will provide you with a clear verb chart, dedicated verb practice, and hands-on conjugation practice. Dive deep into the Tener conjugation across all 16 major tenses, or explore a broader range of verbs with our detailed guide on Spanish verb conjugation.

Meaning(s): to have

Verb Chart: Tener Present Tense

Yo

tengo

I have
I do have
I am having

Nosotros

tenemos

we have
we do have
we are having

Tú

(Juana, Juan)

tienes

you have
you do have
you are having

Vosotros

(informal Spain)

tenéis

you all have
you all do have
you all are having

Él/Ella/Ud.

(Sra./Dr. García)

tiene

he/she/you have
he/she/you do have
he/she/you are having

Ellos/Ellas/Uds.

tienen

they/you all have
they/ you all do have
they/you all are having

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Present Tense

Tener Present Sentence Examples

1. Yo tengo un perro.
I have a dog.
2. Tú tienes una bicicleta nueva.
You have a new bicycle.
3. Él tiene mucho trabajo hoy.
He has a lot of work today.
4. Ella tiene tres hermanos.
She has three brothers.
5. Usted tiene una cita a las tres.
You have an appointment at three.
6. Nosotros tenemos un examen mañana.
We have an exam tomorrow.
7. Vosotros tenéis una casa en el campo. (used only in Spain)
You all have a house in the countryside.
8. Ellos tienen un coche azul.
They have a blue car.
9. Ellas tienen ganas de viajar.
They feel like traveling.
10. Ustedes tienen una reunión importante.
 You have an important meeting.

Build on Your Knowledge of Tener

Now that you’ve explored the present tense of tener, consider deepening your understanding by examining its use in the present progressive tense, which expresses ongoing actions. To contrast permanent and temporary states, review the present tense of ser and present tense of estar. For a comprehensive overview of Spanish verb conjugations, our Complete Spanish Verb Guide offers extensive resources. Continue practicing to build fluency and confidence in your Spanish verb usage!