How people feel: idiomatic uses of 'tener' + noun
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use the verb 'tener' to describe how people feel.
Vocabulary and transcripts for this lessons
Key learning points
- The verb 'tener' can also be translated as 'to be + adjective' when used as an idiom, 'tener + noun'.
- Its singular forms are: 'tengo', 'tienes', 'tiene' and its plural forms are: 'tenemos' and 'tienen'.
- The Spanish plural subject pronouns are: 'nosotros/as', 'ellos/as'. They add clarity about who the verb refers to.
Keywords
Tener - -er verb meaning 'to have, having'; with some nouns 'tener' also translates as 'to be, being'
Idiom - a phrase or expression whose meaning we don't translate word-for-word, e.g. 'it's raining cats and dogs'
Common misconception
The verb 'tener' always means 'to have, having'.
The verb 'tener' translates into English as 'to be' when used as part of idioms, e.g. 'tengo suerte' translates as 'I am lucky'.
Teacher tip
The teacher might want to add an element of competition by doing activity B5 as a paired activity where the first pair to translate the sentences are the winners.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the Spanish and English.
song
cost
party
prize
film
cake
Q2.Which verbs mean 'to take, taking'?
Q3.Match the Spanish and English.
to have, having
I have
you have
she, he, it has
we have
they have
Q4.Write in Spanish: 'I am ten years old'.
Q5.Which pronouns are plural?
Q6.Write in Spanish: 'They (m) are bored.' Include the pronoun.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.An is a phrase or expression whose meaning we don’t translate word-for-word.
Q2.Order the numbers from smallest to largest.
Q3.' tenemos veinte años.' Choose the correct missing pronoun.
Q4.Match the Spanish and English.
to be hot
to be succesful
to be afraid
to be correct, right
to be sleepy
to be lucky
Q5.Order the words to say: 'You are lucky but I am sleepy.'
Q6.Write in Spanish: 'Is he hungry?'
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