No. 19 in Portuguese
tem
"Tem" means "has" or "there is/are" (depending on context).
In a sentence
Ele tem um carro muito bonito.
He has a very nice car.
Here, 'tem' is the verb 'ter' conjugated in the third person singular present tense, used to indicate possession.
Tem um livro na mesa.
There is a book on the table.
In this case, 'tem' is used impersonally to mean 'there is,' referring to the existence of something.
Ela tem que estudar para a prova.
She has to study for the exam.
Here, 'tem' is part of the expression 'tem que,' which is used to indicate necessity or obligation.
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