tendrían
“tendrían” means “they would have” in Spanish (Possession or experience in a hypothetical situation).
they would have
Also: you (all, formal) would have, they would need to
📝 In Action
Si tuvieran más dinero, tendrían una casa más grande.
B1If they had more money, they would have a bigger house.
Ustedes tendrían que firmar este documento antes de irse.
B2You all (formal) would have to sign this document before leaving.
Si no comieran, tendrían mucha hambre.
A2If they didn't eat, they would be very hungry. (Literally: they would have much hunger.)
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: tendrían
Question 1 of 2
Which English phrase best translates 'Ellos tendrían que estudiar'?
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📚 Etymology▼
The base verb 'tener' comes from the Latin word *tenēre*, meaning 'to hold' or 'to grasp.' The conditional form 'tendrían' evolved by combining the irregular stem 'tendr-' with the Latin endings for the imperfect tense.
First recorded: The root verb *tener* has been used since early Romance languages.
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'tendrían' sound different from the infinitive 'tener'?
'Tener' is an irregular verb. In the future and conditional tenses (like 'tendrían'), the 'e' is replaced by a 'd' and the 'r' is kept, creating the special stem 'tendr-'. This pattern is common for several high-frequency verbs.
Is 'tendrían' used for 'would be' when talking about age or feelings?
Yes! In Spanish, age ('tener años'), hunger ('tener hambre'), and coldness ('tener frío') are expressed using 'tener' (to have). So, 'tendrían frío' means 'they would be cold'.