Want to talk about what you *had* in the past in Spanish? Then you need to master the preterite form of the verb 'tener' (to have)! This simple yet powerful conjugation is essential for describing past possessions, obligations, and even experiences.
So, how *did* you have something? Here's the 'tener' preterite conjugation:
* **Yo tuve** (I had)
* **Tú tuviste** (You had - informal)
* **Él/Ella/Usted tuvo** (He/She/You had - formal)
* **Nosotros/Nosotras tuvimos** (We had)
* **Vosotros/Vosotras tuvisteis** (You had - informal plural, primarily used in Spain)
* **Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes tuvieron** (They/You had - formal plural)
For example: 'Yo tuve un coche nuevo el año pasado.' (I had a new car last year.) Or, 'Tuvimos que estudiar mucho para el examen.' (We had to study a lot for the exam.)
Practice these conjugations and start confidently talking about what you *used to have* in Spanish! The 'tener' preterite is your key to unlocking past narratives.
