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tener

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to have

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tener Stem change e→ie + irregular yo

Tener means 'to have' or 'to hold.' The stem changes e→ie in stressed forms (tienes, tiene, tienen), and the yo form adds -g- (tengo). Compounds like mantener and contener follow the same pattern.

Conjugation

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Indicativo — Indicativo

Subjuntivo — Subjuntivo

Imperativo — Imperativo

Formas impersonales

These are the non‑finite verb forms used in combinations and constructions.

  • Infinitivotener
  • Infinitivo compuestohaber tenido
  • Gerundioteniendo
  • Gerundio compuestohabiendo tenido
  • Participiotenido

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