tener expressions

There are many expressions which use the verb tener. Following are some of the most common. Remember that the verb tener must be conjugated in the tense in which it is being used. Also, when using tener # años when referring to age in the past, you must use the imperfect tense.

In tener .... de expressions requiring a verb, the de is followed by a verb infinitive (e.g., tengo ganas de estudiar, tendremos miedo de volar, tuvieron deseos de viajar, etc.).

1. tener # años	to be # years old
2. tener buena cara	to look good
3. tener calor	to be hot
4. tener cuidado	to be careful
5. tener deseos de	to desire to
6. tener en cuenta	to take into consideration
7. tener éxito	to be successful
8. tener frío	to be cold
9. tener ganas de	to feel like
10. tener gracia	to be funny
11. tener gusto de	to have the pleasure of
12. tener hambre	to be hungry
13. tener la costumbre	to be used to
14. tener la cupla	to be at fault, blame
15. tener lugar	to take place
16. tener miedo	to be afraid
17. tener paciencia	to be patient
18. tener prisa	to be in a hurry
19. tener que + infinitive	to have to ...
20. tener razón	to be right
21. tener sed	to be thirsty
22. tener sueño	to be tired
23. tener suerte	to be lucky
24. tener vergüenza	to have shame