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No. 14,099 in Spanish

tenés

"Tenés" is the informal second-person singular form of "tener" (to have) used in Rioplatense Spanish.

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  • ¿Tenés tiempo para ayudarme con esta tarea?

    Do you have time to help me with this task?

    In this question, 'tenés' is used to mean 'you have' and is directed towards the second person singular using the informal 'vos' conjugation, typical in Rioplatense Spanish.

  • Si tenés problemas, podés contar conmigo.

    If you have problems, you can count on me.

    Here, 'tenés' indicates possession or experiencing of 'problems' by the listener, again employing the 'vos' conjugation in an informal setting.

  • Tenés que estudiar para el examen si querés aprobar.

    You have to study for the exam if you want to pass.

    In this sentence, 'tenés' is used to express obligation, equivalent to 'you have to,' using the 'vos' form for informal speech.

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