What is the Spanish word for "have"?

Learn how to say "have" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

have

Spanish

tener

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Alternative translations of "have"

haber

Examples of how to use "have" in Spanish

English
Does your dad have a beard?
Spanish
¿Tu papá tiene una barba?
English
I have two brothers.
Spanish
Tengo dos hermanos.
English
She had a long day.
Spanish
Ella tuvo un día largo.
English
They are having lunch now.
Spanish
Ellos están almorzando ahora.
English
He has had enough practice.
Spanish
Él ya ha tenido suficiente práctica.

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