How to Say "you hold" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “you hold” is “tenéis” — use 'tenéis' when referring to the plural 'you' (vosotros) in Spain, especially when asking about physical possession or ownership..
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tenéis
VerbA1formal
Use 'tenéis' when referring to the plural 'you' (vosotros) in Spain, especially when asking about physical possession or ownership.
Examples
¿Tenéis un coche rojo?
Do you (all) have a red car?
tenés
VerbA2informal
Use 'tenés' when addressing a single person informally in many parts of Latin America (vos conjugation), often for asking about possession or availability.
Examples
¿Tenés un minuto para hablar?
Do you have a minute to talk?
Vosotros vs. Vos
The most common mistake is confusing the plural 'vosotros' form ('tenéis') used in Spain with the informal singular 'vos' form ('tenés') common in Latin America. Remember that 'tenéis' is for 'you all' in Spain, while 'tenés' is for 'you' (singular, informal) in Latin America.
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