Meaning
To remember or consider something important.
Cultural Background
In Spain, it is often used in business to politely remind someone of a deadline without sounding aggressive. In Mexico, it is frequently used in family settings to remind children of values or warnings. Used in professional contexts, often with 'che' to soften the tone. Commonly used in customer service to ensure the client understands the terms.
Use it for advice
It is the most polite way to give advice without sounding like you are ordering someone around.
No 'de'
Never say 'tener presente de'. It is a common error for English speakers.
Meaning
To remember or consider something important.
Use it for advice
It is the most polite way to give advice without sounding like you are ordering someone around.
No 'de'
Never say 'tener presente de'. It is a common error for English speakers.
Professional emails
Use it in emails to ensure the recipient doesn't miss a key requirement.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct form.
____ presente que la tienda cierra a las ocho.
The imperative form 'Ten' is used for giving advice.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the best sentence.
No preposition 'de' is needed.
Match the phrase with its meaning.
Tener presente
It is a cognitive collocation.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ¿Debo llevar paraguas? B: Sí, ____ que va a llover.
The speaker is giving advice to 'you'.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercises____ presente que la tienda cierra a las ocho.
The imperative form 'Ten' is used for giving advice.
Choose the best sentence.
No preposition 'de' is needed.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
It is a cognitive collocation.
A: ¿Debo llevar paraguas? B: Sí, ____ que va a llover.
The speaker is giving advice to 'you'.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsIt is neutral. It works in both casual and formal settings.
No, it is for abstract ideas or information.
Because 'presente' is an adjective here, not a noun requiring a preposition.
No, 'recordar' is for general memory; 'tener presente' is for active consideration.
The verb 'tener' changes (tengan), but 'presente' stays the same.
Yes, it is very common in texts to remind friends of plans.
Yes, it is universally understood.
Then you didn't 'tener presente' the information!
They are interchangeable. Use whichever comes to mind first.
Yes, it is the most common way to use it.
Related Phrases
Tener en cuenta
synonymTo take into account
No olvidar
similarDon't forget
Recordar
similarTo remember
Tomar nota
builds onTo take note
