tengas
“tengas” means “you have” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
you have
Also: you are
📝 In Action
Espero que tengas un buen día.
A2I hope you have a good day.
Dudo que tengas la respuesta correcta.
B1I doubt you have the right answer.
Avísame cuando tengas noticias.
B1Let me know when you have news.
Me alegro de que tengas un nuevo trabajo.
A2I'm happy that you have a new job.
don't have
Also: don't be
📝 In Action
No tengas miedo, el perro no muerde.
A2Don't be afraid, the dog doesn't bite.
No tengas prisa, tenemos mucho tiempo.
A2Don't be in a hurry, we have a lot of time.
Por favor, no tengas los pies sobre la mesa.
B1Please, don't have your feet on the table.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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Quick Quiz: tengas
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'tengas'?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin verb 'tenēre', which meant 'to hold, to keep, to possess'. Over centuries, its use expanded in Spanish to include many situations where English would use 'to be', such as for age and feelings.
First recorded: Evolved from Latin into Old Spanish around the 10th century.
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why do I have to use 'tengas' in 'Espero que tengas...' instead of 'tienes'?
Great question! In Spanish, when you express a wish, doubt, or command for someone else, the verb that follows changes into a special form called the subjunctive. 'Tengas' is that special form for 'tú' (you). It signals that you're talking about something that isn't a sure-fire fact, but rather a hope or a possibility.
Is 'tengas' formal or informal?
'Tengas' is the informal 'you' form, used when talking to a friend, family member, or someone you'd call 'tú'. For a formal situation (someone you'd call 'usted'), you would use 'tenga'.