A1 Expression Neutral

Tengo tiempo.

I have time.

Bedeutung

Used to state that one is available or has spare time.

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Kultureller Hintergrund

In Spain, 'Tengo tiempo' is often followed by an invitation to 'tomar algo' (have a drink/snack). It's the gateway to social bonding. In Mexico, you might hear 'ahorita tengo tiempo', but be careful! 'Ahorita' can mean now, in ten minutes, or never. Argentines might use 'Tengo un ratito' (I have a little while) to sound more casual and less committed.

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Add 'ahora'

Adding 'ahora' (now) makes you sound more helpful and immediate.

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Avoid 'Soy'

Never use 'Soy' with 'tiempo'. It's the most common beginner mistake.

Bedeutung

Used to state that one is available or has spare time.

💡

Add 'ahora'

Adding 'ahora' (now) makes you sound more helpful and immediate.

⚠️

Avoid 'Soy'

Never use 'Soy' with 'tiempo'. It's the most common beginner mistake.

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How do you say 'I have time' in Spanish?

Choose the correct option:

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Tengo tiempo

In Spanish, we use the verb 'tener' (to have) to express availability.

Complete the sentence with the correct form of 'tener'.

Nosotros ______ tiempo para ir al parque.

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: tenemos

'Tenemos' is the first-person plural form (we) of the verb 'tener'.

What is the most natural response?

A: ¿Puedes hablar ahora? B: Sí, _______.

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: tengo tiempo

'Tengo tiempo' is the standard way to say you are available for a chat.

Match the phrase to the situation.

You are in a rush and cannot talk.

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: No tengo tiempo

Adding 'No' before the phrase negates it.

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How do you say 'I have time' in Spanish? Choose A1

Choose the correct option:

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Tengo tiempo

In Spanish, we use the verb 'tener' (to have) to express availability.

Complete the sentence with the correct form of 'tener'. Fill Blank A1

Nosotros ______ tiempo para ir al parque.

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: tenemos

'Tenemos' is the first-person plural form (we) of the verb 'tener'.

What is the most natural response? dialogue_completion A1

A: ¿Puedes hablar ahora? B: Sí, _______.

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: tengo tiempo

'Tengo tiempo' is the standard way to say you are available for a chat.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A1

You are in a rush and cannot talk.

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: No tengo tiempo

Adding 'No' before the phrase negates it.

🎉 Ergebnis: /4

Häufig gestellte Fragen

3 Fragen

Usually no. It sounds like you are referring to a specific duration of time, not your availability.

Yes, it is very polite and neutral. You can use it with friends or your boss.

Simply add 'No' at the beginning: 'No tengo tiempo'.

Verwandte Redewendungen

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Estar libre

synonym

To be free

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Hacer tiempo

similar

To kill time

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Perder el tiempo

contrast

To waste time

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