Focused conjugation
Tener preterite
Conjugate tener in the Spanish preterite. See every person, a clear pattern note, related tenses, and a free practice drill.
Tener in the preterite
| yo | tuve |
|---|---|
| tú | tuviste |
| él / ella / Ud. | tuvo |
| nosotros | tuvimos |
| ustedes | tuvieron |
| ellos / ellas | tuvieron |
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 preterite guide to learn the meaning and formation of this tense, then compare it with the complete tener conjugation.
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