Verbos Tener y Querer en Español

Tener (to have)

• General meaning: Signifies possession, states of being, feelings, and situations.
• Examples:
  • Tengo un coche. (I have a car.)
  • Tiene muchos libros. (He/She has many books.)
  • Tengo frío. (I am cold.)
  • Tiene hambre. (He/She is hungry.)
  • Tengo sueño. (I am sleepy.)
  • Tengo razón. (I am right.)
  • Tengo ganas de ir al cine. (I feel like going to the cinema.)
• Present Tense Conjugations:
  • yo: tengo
  • tú: tienes
  • él/ella/usted: tiene
  • nosotros/nosotras: tenemos
  • vosotros/vosotras: tenéis
  • ellos/ellas/ustedes: tienen
• Verb Type: A regular -er verb.
• Conjugation Pattern: Follows the typical -er verb structure.
• Present Tense Meaning: Indicates possession, having, or holding something. Also expresses having an experience, feeling, or characteristic.
• Formal vs. Informal Spelling: Some conjugations have slight spelling differences between formal and informal Spanish, but the meaning remains the same.
• Contextual Meaning: Usage and meaning vary depending on the sentence's nuances. There are different uses beyond simple possession.
• Irregularities (minor): Careful spelling of pronouns is essential. Context is important when tener is part of other verb structures (e.g., past perfect tense).

Querer (to want/to like/to love)

• General meaning: Expresses desires, wishes, affections, and preferences.
• Present Tense Usage:
  • Expressing a desire: Quiero un café (I want a coffee.)
  • Expressing a liking: Quiero una tarta. (I like a cake.)
  • Expressing love or affection: Quiero a mi familia. (I love (have affection for) my family.)
• Meaning Nuances: Meaning varies based on context.
• Quiero salir (I want to go out/I'm eager to leave)
• Conjugation: Changes according to the subject.
• Different Levels of Desire: Different forms can emphasize different aspects of wanting.
• Context is crucial: Essential for understanding the precise meaning.

Preferir (to prefer)

• General meaning: Indicates a clear leaning toward one option over another.
• Present Tense Usage:
  • Prefiero el café al té. (I prefer coffee to tea.)
  • Prefiero quedarme en casa. (I prefer to stay home.)
  • Prefiero esta película a la otra. (I prefer this film to the other one.)
• Implicit comparison: Inherently suggests a contrast between options.
• Multiple Choice Needed: Implies a conscious choice among multiple options. This is a key difference from "querer."
• Rational Choice: Primarily focuses on rational choice selection, unlike "querer," which can involve emotional aspects.

Recomendar (to recommend)

• General meaning: Advises someone about something considered valuable or suitable.
• Present Tense Usage:
  • Recomiendo este restaurante. (I recommend this restaurant).
  • Recomiendo que estudies mucho. (I recommend that you study hard.)
  • Recomiendo este libro a todos los amantes de la ciencia ficción. (I recommend this book to all science fiction lovers.)
• Value Judgment: Recommendations usually suggest a positive assessment, encouraging the receiver to act on the advice.

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