What does "tener" mean in English?

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Spanish

tener

English

to have

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Alternative translations of "tener"

to hold
to possess
to bear
to own

Examples of how to use "tener" in Spanish

Spanish
Ella tiene dos hermanos.
English
She has two brothers.
Spanish
Yo tengo dos hermanos.
English
I have two brothers.
Spanish
Ayer tuve una entrevista.
English
Yesterday I had an interview.
Spanish
Cuando era niño, tenía miedo.
English
When I was a child, I was afraid.
Spanish
Mañana tendremos un examen.
English
Tomorrow we will have an exam.

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Ella tiene dos hermanos.

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