No. 8,947 in Spanish
tuvo
"Tuvo" means "had" (third person singular of the verb "tener" in the past tense).
In a sentence
Ella tuvo una reunión importante ayer.
She had an important meeting yesterday.
The word 'tuvo' is used as the third-person singular form of the verb 'tener' in the preterite past tense, indicating a completed action in the past.
Mi hermano tuvo que estudiar mucho para el examen.
My brother had to study a lot for the exam.
Here, 'tuvo' is followed by 'que,' forming the expression 'tuvo que,' which means 'had to,' indicating an obligation or necessity in the past.
El equipo tuvo un desempeño sobresaliente en el partido.
The team had an outstanding performance in the game.
The word 'tuvo,' again in the past tense indicative mood, conveys possession or experience of the outstanding performance during the game.
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