A1 Collocation Neutral

Tener suerte.

To be lucky.

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Meaning

To experience good fortune.

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Cultural Background

In Spain, 'tener potra' is a very common slang synonym for 'tener mucha suerte'. Mexicans often use 'tener suerte' similarly but might add 'suertudo/a' to describe a lucky person.

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Verb choice

Always remember: Luck is something you HAVE (tener) in Spanish.

Meaning

To experience good fortune.

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Verb choice

Always remember: Luck is something you HAVE (tener) in Spanish.

Test Yourself

Choose the correct verb.

Yo ____ suerte hoy.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: tengo

We use 'tener' for luck.

🎉 Score: /1

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Choose the correct verb. Choose A1

Yo ____ suerte hoy.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: tengo

We use 'tener' for luck.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, never use 'ser'. Always 'tener'.

Related Phrases

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Tener mala suerte

contrast

To be unlucky

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Por suerte

builds on

Luckily

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