tener puesto /tenˈeɾpwˈesto/ · verb · CEFR A1. Spanish translation of "wear".

See also: Translation page (English → Spanish) · Topic: Spanish Exploración y disfrute

Translation and Meaning

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Example Sentences

  • Hoy quiero tener puesto mi vestido nuevo. English: Today I want to wear my new dress.
  • Voy a tener puesto el sombrero porque hace sol. English: I'm going to wear the hat because it's sunny.
  • No me gusta tener puesto este abrigo. English: I don't like wearing this coat.

When and How to Use "tener puesto"

Use "tener puesto" when you want to talk about "wear" in Spanish. It functions as "verb". In SmartWords it is linked to the Spanish Exploración y disfrute topic. Because it appears in A1 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your Spanish study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.

Frequently asked questions

What does "tener puesto" mean in Spanish?

"tener puesto" is the Spanish word for "wear".

What CEFR level is "tener puesto"?

"tener puesto" is tagged at CEFR A1 in SmartWords Spanish vocabulary content.

What part of speech is "tener puesto"?

"tener puesto" is tagged as a verb in SmartWords.

Can you show "tener puesto" in a sentence?

Hoy quiero tener puesto mi vestido nuevo.

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