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How to Say We Have in Spanish

If you’d like to say “we have” in Spanish, as an expression of possession, you’d say “tenemos,” which is a conjugation of the verb “tener.” Want to say “we have to”? It’s a simple addition, “tenemos que…” Tener is also used to express age, obligation, and idiomatic expressions such as hot/hungry/sleepy. Here are some common examples.

Yo tengo 25 años. / I am 25 years old.

¡Tienes que hacer tus tareas! / You have to do your homework!

Tenemos calor. / We are hot.

As complicated as Spanish verbs might seem to some new learners, always remember that you don’t have to tackle them all at once. Even with something like “we have,” getting comfortable with the basic “tener” will likely work well in most circumstances. After you get comfortable with “tener,” you can slowly incorporate other verbs with more nuanced meanings.

Learning Spanish is within reach for most people—especially if you already speak another major European language. Because English, just as Italian and French, has deep roots in Latin, these languages all share thousands of words with contemporary Spanish. These shared words, known as cognates, have significant similarities in spelling and/or pronunciation. That’s why you’ll notice that there are many English words and phrases like the word “generosity” that sound remarkably similar in French (générosité), Italian (generosità), and Spanish (generosidad).

In addition to similarities in spelling, you’ll find that Spanish also has a truly simple system of pronunciation. Unlike English, with all of its special rules and silent letters, there are only a few irregularities. The standard Spanish alphabet is also a near-exact match to English. It just has 29 letters instead of the 26 you’re used to. The extra three are: ch (chay), ll (elle), and ñ (eñe).

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People decide to learn Spanish for many reasons. After all, Spanish is spoken throughout the U.S. It is featured prominently on TV, in movies, and in music. Other people plan to vacation, volunteer, or work in one of the 20 countries around the world where Spanish is the official language. Whether your reason for learning Spanish is based on business or pleasure, you can get off to a strong start by focusing first on what matters most. And that is learning basic Spanish words and phrases and how to pronounce them. It is the key to understanding and conversing with any of the estimated 437 million people who speak Spanish fluently.

Unfortunately, new language learners often get caught up in efforts to memorise long lists of Spanish vocabulary words. And then they find themselves frustrated, unable to understand or be understood in everyday Spanish conversations. That’s why it’s important to learn to pronounce and understand commonly used Spanish words and phrases, so you can feel comfortable and confident engaging in conversation with locals.

It’s important to note that Spanish does have some pronunciation distinctions that can make it a bit of a challenge for new learners. As one example, the letter r is pronounced differently and takes some practise for most new learners. This distinct sound is formed by tapping the tip of the tongue on the roof of the mouth, about a third of the way back in the mouth. Some Spanish language experts counsel new learners to practise making the “tt” sound, as it sounds in the English word butter.

Getting immediate feedback on your pronunciation efforts is critical. Rosetta Stone helps you dial-in your pronunciation with our TruAccent™ speech engine. TruAccent compares your voice to native and non-native speakers—in real-time—so you get the feedback you need for the most accurate pronunciation. It’s also adjustable, which allows you to tweak your accent as needed. TruAccent is a powerful tool for helping you learn and speak the Spanish language.

As soon as you have learned to pronounce basic words and short phrases, it’s a natural transition to learn the longer phrases that make up so much of everyday conversation. Rosetta Stone’s brief, 10-minute lessons are built in just this way—first teaching the basics, then moving onto longer phrases. This approach helps you acquire the skills to understand and be understood in Spanish with confidence.

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