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
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.