Translation
to have; to have to (ter que)
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Word origin
From Latin tenere ('to hold').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- tenere
- English cognates
- tenant, tenacious, retain
Grammar
Irregular verb. A full conjugation table for irregular verbs is coming soon. For now, use a reference like Wordreference or RAE.
Examples
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I have two brothers.
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I have to leave now.
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There are a lot of people at the party.
Where this fits
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This word is taught in chapter 1, lesson 6: ter, como, bem and 7 more words.