tendremos
“tendremos” means “we will have” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
we will have
📝 In Action
Mañana tendremos los resultados del examen.
A2Tomorrow we will have the exam results.
El próximo año tendremos una casa más grande.
A2Next year we will have a bigger house.
Word Connections
we will have to
📝 In Action
Tendremos que salir temprano para llegar a tiempo.
B1We will have to leave early to arrive on time.
Para terminar el proyecto, tendremos que trabajar todo el fin de semana.
B1To finish the project, we will have to work all weekend.
Word Connections
we will be
📝 In Action
Si no comemos ahora, más tarde tendremos mucha hambre.
A2If we don't eat now, later we will be very hungry.
En diciembre, mis hermanos y yo tendremos la misma edad por una semana.
B1In December, my brothers and I will be the same age for a week.
Abre la ventana o tendremos calor.
A2Open the window or we will be hot.
Word Connections
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: tendremos
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'tendremos' to express a necessary action?
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👥 Word Family
📚 Etymology
Comes from the Latin verb 'tenēre', which means 'to hold, to possess, to keep'. The future tense form in Spanish evolved from combining the infinitive ('tener') with the present tense of 'haber' (hemos), eventually merging into a single word: 'tener-hemos' -> 'tendremos'.
First recorded: Around the 10th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between 'tendremos' and 'vamos a tener'?
Great question! Both mean 'we will have' and are often interchangeable. 'Tendremos' (the simple future) can sound a bit more formal or certain. 'Vamos a tener' is very common in everyday conversation, especially for plans that are happening soon.
Why do you say 'tendremos frío' (we will have cold) instead of 'estaremos fríos' (we will be cold)?
This is a key difference between Spanish and English! Spanish uses the verb 'tener' (to have) for many physical sensations like hunger, thirst, heat, and cold, as well as for age. You 'have' these states rather than 'being' them.