tiene
/tjene/from spelling rules
The Spanish phrase for "it has" is tiene.
tiene is used to express that something possesses or contains a specific object or quality. In Spanish, the subject pronoun (such as he, she or it) is often omitted because the form tiene already indicates the third-person singular.
How do you pronounce it?
/tjene/
Did you know?
- If a person in Spain says someone tiene mala leche, they are not suggesting the person 'has bad milk', but that the individual has a bad temper or a malicious nature.
- While English speakers say 'I am hungry', Spanish speakers use tiene in the form tengo to say 'I have hunger'. This logic extends to being cold, hot or afraid.
- The word tiene is used to express age. Instead of saying 'he is ten years old', a Spanish speaker says tiene diez años, which literally means 'he has ten years'.
Examples in context
- Tiene una pata rota.It has a broken leg.This sentence is useful for describing a physical condition with tiene.Tatoeba #7695025 by arh, translation #9194693 by DJ_Saidez
- Tiene la sal adecuada.It has the appropriate amount of salt.This sentence is useful for describing the correct measurement of an ingredient with tiene.Tatoeba #2402773 by wallebot, translation #10262113 by LimeGreenTeknii
- Tiene un aroma floral.It has a floral scent.This sentence is useful for describing a sensory quality with tiene.Tatoeba #8612572 by arh, translation #10242258 by LimeGreenTeknii
- El libro tiene muchas páginasThe book has many pages
- El hotel dispone de una piscinaThe hotel has a pool
- La empresa cuenta con un gran equipo de trabajoThe company has a great team
- El perro tiene mucha energíaThe dog has a lot of energy
- La tienda tiene disponibles nuevos productosThe store has new products available
- El restaurante tiene a su disposición un menú variadoThe restaurant has a varied menu at your disposal
- El coche cuenta con aire acondicionadoThe car has air conditioning
- El edificio posee muchos apartamentosThe building has many apartments
- El coche tiene llantas nuevasThe car has new tires
- El restaurante cuenta con un menú variado y tiene opciones vegetarianasThe restaurant has a varied menu and has vegetarian options
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Example conversation
Daniel and María are looking at a new apartment.
- DanielMira el salón, es muy grande.Look at the living room, it is very big.
- MaríaSí, y tiene mucha luz natural.Yes, and it has a lot of natural light.
- Daniel¿Tiene balcón también?Does it have a balcony too?
- MaríaNo, pero tiene un patio pequeño.No, but it has a small patio.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
