Understanding the Verb 'Tener' in Spanish

In this video, Teacher Catalina teaches how to conjugate the Spanish verb 'tener', an irregular verb meaning 'to have'. The lesson covers its conjugation in different forms, including stem changes, and demonstrates its use in common expressions like talking about age, hunger, thirst, and being in a hurry. The video emphasizes the importance of memorizing these conjugations and provides examples to aid understanding. Viewers are encouraged to practice and use additional resources available on teachercatalina.com.

What is the primary meaning of the verb 'tener' in Spanish?

• To have

• To be

• To go

• To do

Which of the following is NOT a correct conjugation of 'tener'?

• Yo tengo

• Tú tienes

• Él tenes

• Nosotros tenemos

In which forms does the stem of 'tener' change?

• Tú and él/ella/usted

• Yo and nosotros

• Nosotros and vosotros

• Ellos/ellas/ustedes and nosotros

How do you say 'I don't have' in Spanish?

• No tenemos

• No tienes

• No tengo

• No tiene

Which verb is used in Spanish to express age?

• Haber

• Ser

• Estar

• Tener

How would you express 'I am hungry' using 'tener'?

• Yo hago hambre

• Yo tengo hambre

• Yo estoy hambre

• Yo soy hambre

What is the correct way to say 'She is thirsty' in Spanish?

• Ella es sed

• Ella tiene sed

• Ella está sed

• Ella hace sed

Which expression is used to indicate being in a hurry?

• Tener sed

• Tener prisa

• Tener hambre

• Tener años

What is the Spanish expression for 'to be thirsty'?

• Tener hambre

• Tener sed

• Tener prisa

• Tener años

Which of the following is a correct use of 'tener' to express age?

• Yo estoy veinte años

• Yo hago veinte años

• Yo soy veinte años

• Yo tengo veinte años