‘Tengo’ is a Spanish word that translates to ‘I have’ in English. It is the first-person singular form of the verb ‘tener,’ which means ‘to have.’ This verb is commonly used to express possession, feelings, or obligations.
For example:
- Tengo un coche. – I have a car.
- Tengo hambre. – I am hungry (literally, I have hunger).
- Tengo que irme. – I have to go.
The verb ‘tener’ is irregular, so its conjugation doesn’t follow the regular patterns of other -er verbs. Here are some other conjugations of ‘tener’:
- Tienes – You have
- Tiene – He/She/It has
- Tenemos – We have
- Tenéis – You all have (used in Spain)
- Tienen – They have
Understanding ‘tener’ and its conjugations is essential for mastering Spanish, as it is used frequently in everyday conversation.