tenéis
“tenéis” means “you have” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
you have
Also: you hold, you possess
📝 In Action
¿Tenéis un coche rojo?
A1Do you (all) have a red car?
Tenéis muchas ideas buenas.
A2You (all) have many good ideas.
Vosotros tenéis la llave de la casa, ¿verdad?
A1You guys have the house key, right?
you are
📝 In Action
¿Cuántos años tenéis vuestros hijos?
A1How old are your (all's) children?
Si tenéis 18 años, podéis votar.
A2If you are 18 years old, you can vote.
you have to, you must
📝 In Action
Tenéis que estudiar para el examen de mañana.
A2You (all) have to study for the exam tomorrow.
Si tenéis que ir, volved pronto.
B1If you have to go, come back soon.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: tenéis
Question 1 of 2
Which English verb is most frequently replaced by 'tener' in Spanish, resulting in the form 'tenéis'?
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📚 Etymology▼
The verb 'tener' comes from the Latin verb *tenēre*, which meant 'to hold' or 'to keep'. This origin explains why Spanish uses it for possession ('holding' an object) and for physical states ('holding' a sensation like cold or hunger).
First recorded: Vulgar Latin period (likely 3rd-8th century)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'tenéis' the same as 'tienen'?
No, they both mean 'you have' (plural), but they are used for different pronouns. 'Tenéis' is for 'vosotros' (informal plural, Spain), while 'tienen' is for 'ustedes' (formal plural everywhere, informal plural in Latin America).
If I am learning Latin American Spanish, should I study 'tenéis'?
You should recognize it, but you do not need to use it. Latin American Spanish uses 'tienen' (from 'ustedes') in all situations where a plural 'you' is needed.