Idiomatic Expressions with Tener

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What is the idiomatic expression 'Tener calor' equivalent to in English?

  • To be hungry
  • To be tired
  • To be cold
  • To be hot (correct)

What does 'Tener prisa' mean in English?

  • To be jealous
  • To be afraid
  • To be embarrassed
  • To be in a hurry (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a physical sensation idiomatic expression with 'Tener'?

  • Tener dolor de cabeza
  • Tener frío
  • Tener sueño
  • Tener éxito (correct)

What does 'Tener la culpa' mean in English?

<p>To be at fault (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an idiomatic expression with 'Tener' that means 'to have to do with'?

<p>Tener que ver con (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Tener ganas de' mean in English?

<p>To feel like/to look forward to (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Tener razón' mean in English?

<p>To be right (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Idiomatic Expressions with Tener

  • Idioms are expressions that cannot be immediately understood by looking at their literal meaning
  • Examples of idioms: "to be on the go", "to be green with envy", "to jump the gun", "to rain cats and dogs"

Expresiones con Tener

Age

  • Tener ______ años: to be _______ years old

Obligation

  • Tener que + infinitive: to have to do something

Physical Sensations

  • Tener frío: to be cold
  • Tener calor: to be hot
  • Tener hambre: to be hungry
  • Tener sed: to be thirsty
  • Tener sueño: to be tired
  • Tener dolor de…: to be in pain/hurt

Psychological Sensations

  • Tener prisa: to be in a hurry
  • Tener miedo a/de: to be afraid to/of
  • Tener celos de: to be jealous of
  • Tener confianza: to be confident
  • Tener cuidado: to be careful
  • Tener verguenza: to be embarrassed

Other Tener Idiomatic Expressions

  • Tener razón: to be right
  • Tener éxito: to be successful
  • Tener la culpa: to be at fault
  • Tener suerte: to be lucky
  • Tener lugar: to take place
  • Tener ganas de: to feel like/to look forward to
  • Tener en cuenta: to take into account
  • Tener que ver con: to have to do with

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