Focused conjugation
Tener imperfect
Conjugate tener in the Spanish imperfect. See every person, a clear pattern note, related tenses, and a free practice drill.
Tener in the imperfect
| yo | tenía |
|---|---|
| tú | tenías |
| él / ella / Ud. | tenía |
| nosotros | teníamos |
| ustedes | tenían |
| ellos / ellas | tenían |
How this form works
Tener follows the tener conjugation model. Compare these forms carefully with the infinitive because the stem or ending departs from the regular pattern.
Use the imperfect guide to learn the meaning and formation of this tense, then compare it with the complete tener conjugation.
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