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Javier Rosas
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In Spanish, the verb tener is extremely common and it does NOT always translate directly as to have in English. It is used in many everyday situations: ✅ 1. Possession Tengo un coche. → I have a car. Ella tiene dos hermanos. → She has two siblings. ✅ 2. Feelings, sensations & states Tengo hambre. → I am hungry. Tenemos miedo. → We are afraid. Tienen frío. → They are cold. ✅ 3. Age ¿Cuántos años tienes? → How old are you? Tengo 30 años. → I am 30 years old. 📌 Important: In Spanish, we use tener, not ser or estar, to talk about age and physical/emotional states.
María ___ 25 años.
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Jan 18, 2026 4:10 PM

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