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entretener

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to entertain

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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.

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Conjugation

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Indicativo — Indicative

Subjuntivo — Subjunctive

Imperativo — Imperative

Formas impersonales

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

  • Infinitivo — entretener
  • Infinitivo compuesto — haber entretenido
  • Gerundio — entreteniendo
  • Gerundio compuesto — habiendo entretenido
  • Participio — entretenido

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abstener
to abstain
abstenerse refl.
to abstain
atener
to adhere
contener
to contain
detener
to stop/detain
mantener
to maintain

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