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Haber vs. Tener = 'to have' https://www.fluentu.com/blog/spanish/t…
In the simple present tense, tener is used just like the English verb "to have" when it means "to possess"*:
*eg: "have" is an auxiliary verb (e.g., I have eaten),
is an auxiliary or "helper" verb, which means it accompanies the main verb to form a verb phrase - and assists the main verb to express the full action being discussed.
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Haber
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Auxiliary : It is used as an auxiliary in compound tenses ( present perfect , pluperfect , etc.), meaning to have done something . Note,
As an auxiliary verb in compound tenses - i.e to have done something**, haber means "to have."
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With this use, it is always followed by a past participle.
To express an event that has been done or will be completed, use the verb haber.
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Tener
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When you want to comment on an appearance, such as a person’s age or a physical detail
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when you’re trying to say that something has to be done, use the phrase ==> tener que.
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