Focused conjugation

Tener present

Conjugate tener in the Spanish present. See every person, a clear pattern note, related tenses, and a free practice drill.

Tener in the present

yotengo
tienes
él / ella / Ud.tiene
nosotrostenemos
ustedestienen
ellos / ellastienen

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 present guide to learn the meaning and formation of this tense, then compare it with the complete tener conjugation.

Quick practice

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