yo tuve

had

ˈt u b e → tener
tuv to have + e yo past tense
verb · first singular · past indicative Very common #1,257
had Preterite (simple past) of "tener" for "yo" (I).
SP: Tuve un día muy ocupado.
EN: I had a very busy day.
Conjugation of tener
Indicative past
SingularPlural
First tuve tuvimos
Second tuviste —
Third tuvo tuvieron

Tuve una explosión de mierda.

I had a shitty explosion.

— Intocable (2011)

Recientemente tuve cirugía.

I recently had surgery.

Una vez tuve empleo como modelo.

I once had a job as a model.

— Picnic (1955)

Porque siempre tuve plena confianza en ella.

Because I always had complete confidence in her.

Ya tuve bastante, me duele la cabeza.

I've had enough; my head hurts.

— Такси-блюз (1990)

Lo tuve en mente todo el día.

I had it on my mind all day.

Tuve un mal verano.

I had a bad summer.

Tuve más aventuras que nadie, salvo quizá Casanova.

I had more adventures than anyone else, except perhaps Casanova.

— La escafandra y la mariposa (2007)

Tuve una larga charla con ella por teléfono.

I had a long chat with her on the phone.

Por primera vez tuve la sensación que las calles me robaron mi infancia.

For the first time, I had the feeling that the streets had stolen my childhood.

— ¡Que te den profe! (2013)

Al principio, ni siquiera tuve fuerzas para reaccionar.

At first, I didn't even have the strength to react.

— Open Your Eyes (1997)

Ya tuve suficiente de los enanos por un día.

I've had enough of the dwarves for one day.

La historia me recuerda a una experiencia que tuve hace mucho tiempo.

The story reminds me of an experience I had a long time ago.

Tuve asuntos que atender.

I had matters to attend to.

— Impacto (1981)

Tuve un poco de ayuda.

I had a little help.

Ayer tuve fiebre elevada.

Yesterday I had a high fever.

Tuve problemas en la universidad y necesitaba el trabajo.

I was having problems at university and needed the job.

— ¡Que te den profe! (2013)

Tuve una noche muy mala.

I had a very bad night.

— Mike y Nick y Nick y Alice (2026)

Tuve el mejor polvo en un día muy caluroso.

I had the best sex on a very hot day.

— Haz lo que debas (1989)

Nunca la tuve.

I never had it.

— Peaky Blinders: El hombre inmortal (2026)

Yo sí que tuve suficiente.

I had had enough.

— Incontrolable (I Swear) (2025)

Pero tuve algunas pérdidas.

But I did have some losses.

— El viento que agita la cebada (2006)

Anoche tuve un extraño sueño.

Last night I had a strange dream.

Tuve sexo con él durante un año y medio.

I had sex with him for a year and a half.

Me gustaría contarte un sueño que tuve esta mañana.

I'd like to tell you about a dream I had this morning.

— Fresas salvajes (1957)

Ese mismo día, tuve un extraño encuentro.

That same day, I had a strange encounter.

— La cinta blanca (2009)

Tuve el presentimiento de que harías eso.

I had a feeling you would do that.

A Zeca lo tuve con un criado que desapareció pronto.

I had Zeca with a servant who soon disappeared.

— La piel que habito (2011)

Tuve suficiente.

I've had enough.

Aun así, siempre tuve a mi familia.

Even so, I always had my family.

— Peaky Blinders: El hombre inmortal (2026)

Tuve una reacción similar.

I had a similar reaction.

Tuve la confirmación.

I received confirmation.

Tuve un aborto.

I had an abortion.

— Laurence Anyways (2012)

Envié mi solicitud y tuve una entrevista.

I submitted my application and had an interview.

Tuve una visión.

I had a vision.

Hoy tuve mi primera clase con Tom.

Today I had my first class with Tom.

Estoy hablando de que tuve un accidente.

I'm talking about the fact that I had an accident.

— Una segunda madre (2015)

Tuve un vecino que era ciego.

I had a neighbor who was blind.

Tuve un ataque epiléptico cuando estuvimos en Berlín.

I had an epileptic seizure when we were in Berlin.

— Control (2007)

Trabajé el domingo, así que tuve el lunes libre.

I worked on Sunday, so I had Monday off.

Hoy tuve un evento importante.

Today I had an important event.

— Toni Erdmann (2016)

Tuve una aventura.

I had an affair.

Al final, fui afortunada y tuve un hijo, Feilan.

In the end, I was fortunate and had a son, Feilan.

— La linterna roja (1991)

Tuve mala suerte.

I had bad luck.

— Naturaleza muerta (2006)

Tuve una buena plática con Tom esta mañana.

I had a good chat with Tom this morning.

Tuve mis razones.

I had my reasons.

— El arca rusa (2002)

Tuve una conversación seria con Rodolfito.

I had a serious conversation with Rodolfito.

— Moscú no cree en las lágrimas (1980)

Tuve un infarto el año pasado.

I had a heart attack last year.

Pero él estaba vivo cuando yo lo tuve.

But he was alive when I had him.

— O Auto da Compadecida (2000)

Tuve mucho tiempo para pensar y la amo.

I had a lot of time to think and I love her.

Una vez tuve relaciones con un cadáver.

I once had sex with a corpse.

Desde el principio tuve un mal presentimiento.

I had a bad feeling from the start.

— Buena suerte, pásalo bien, no mueras (2026)

Ya tuve mucha nieve ayer.

I already had a lot of snow yesterday.

— Eternity (2025)

Lo tuve.

I had it.

Tuve algunos problemas con el trabajo.

I had some problems with work.

Qué buena idea tuve al atacar el palacio, ¿eh?

What a great idea I had attacking the palace, huh?

— Astérix y Obélix: Misión Cleopatra (2002)

Tuve un novio que era un vaquero.

I had a boyfriend who was a cowboy.

— Picnic (1955)

Cuando mencionaste a Mason, tuve una idea.

When you mentioned Mason, I had an idea.

— Whistle: El silbido del mal (2026)

Tuve problemas con esta pregunta.

I had trouble with this question.

Tuve una mañana muy alegre gracias a que pude oír el canto de los pájaros.

I had a very happy morning thanks to being able to hear the birds singing.

Tuve cuidado.

I was careful.

Tuve un presentimiento de que algo agradable iba a ocurrir.

I had a feeling that something nice was going to happen.

El dulce que tuve en mi bolsa se derritió con el calor.

The candy I had in my bag melted in the heat.

Tuve problemas para pronunciar su nombre.

I had trouble pronouncing his name.

Tuve una oportunidad y la aproveché.

I had an opportunity and I took it.

— Sin piedad (2026)

Debe haber estado tibio porque lo tuve conmigo todo el día.

It must have been warm because I had it with me all day.

— Thirst (2009)

Siempre tuve una corazonada sobre él.

I always had a feeling about him.

— Hunting Season (2025)

Tuve el mismo sueño.

I had the same dream.

— Campo de sueños (1989)

Tuve esa suerte.

I was that lucky.

— Mystic River (2003)

Tuve tanto miedo.

I was so scared.

— El castillo en el cielo (1986)

Tuve una sensación extraña desde el principio.

I had a strange feeling from the beginning.

— Reservoir Dogs (1992)

Una vez, casi lo tuve todo.

Once, I almost had it all.

— Peaky Blinders: El hombre inmortal (2026)

Cuando iba cabalgando, de repente tuve mucha sed.

As I was riding, I suddenly became very thirsty.

— Rashomon (1950)

Me casé y tuve hijos.

I got married and had children.

Tuve la fortuna de conocerlo.

I was fortunate enough to meet him.

Pero jamás tuve un momento de felicidad con ella.

But I never had a happy moment with her.

— Rebeca (1940)

Tuve un accidente en el trabajo.

I had an accident at work.

— Blade Runner 2049 (2017)

Tuve unos días de perros.

I've had a really rough few days.

— Estación central de Brasil (1998)

Hoy tuve muy buenas noticias.

I had very good news today.

— Mi vecino Totoro (1988)

Tuve un viaje terrible.

I had a terrible trip.

— La diva (1981)

Tuve un ataque.

I had a seizure.

— Control (2007)

Al menos te tuve a ti.

At least I had you.

Moriré contento, porque tuve muchos momentos felices cerca de quien amo.

I will die happy, because I had many happy moments with the person I love.

Tuve la suerte para huir ileso.

I was lucky enough to escape unharmed.

Tuve una buena idea mientras me bañaba.

I had a good idea while I was taking a bath.

Sin embargo, tuve una buena charla con ella.

However, I had a good chat with her.

Tuve miedo de que pudiera herir sus sentimientos.

I was afraid I might hurt her feelings.

Recuerdo cuando te tuve, Jenny.

I remember when I had you, Jenny.

— Sympathy for Lady Vengeance (2005)

Tuve una cita con Jane anoche.

I had a date with Jane last night.

Ni siquiera tuve valor para divorciarme.

I didn't even have the courage to get a divorce.

— Las diabólicas (1955)

Ya sé, pero tuve un accidente y estoy confundido.

I know, but I had an accident and I'm confused.

— Academia Rushmore (1998)

Tuve mucha suerte.

I was very lucky.

— La asistenta (2025)

Tuve una experiencia terrible.

I had a terrible experience.

Lo tuve desde que era huevo.

I had it since it was an egg.

Tuve un mal sueño anoche.

I had a bad dream last night.

Mira, tuve tiempo de pensar en lo que dijiste.

Look, I had time to think about what you said.

Tuve muy buenos maestros.

I had very good teachers.

— Moscú no cree en las lágrimas (1980)

Ya basta, ya tuve demasiado.

That's enough, I've had enough.

— El hombre de la Tierra (2007)

Una vez tuve una novia.

I once had a girlfriend.

Ya tuve suficiente de esto.

I've had enough of this.

Tuve algún dinero guardado.

I had some money saved.

Tuve un pequeño ataque, señor, pero el Dr. McCoy me sacó del apuro.

I had a minor attack, sir, but Dr. McCoy pulled me through.

— Star Trek II: La ira de Khan (1982)

Siempre le tuve miedo a Jacinto.

I was always afraid of Jacinto.

— El espinazo del diablo (2001)

Ayer tuve dolor de muelas.

I had a toothache yesterday.

Tuve problemas de vista cuando era pequeño.

I had vision problems when I was little.

— Happy Together (1997)

Tuve una niñez bastante feliz.

I had a pretty happy childhood.

Desde que tuve paperas, no.

Not since I had the mumps.

— Amarcord (1973)

Tuve dificultad para resolver este problema.

I had difficulty solving this problem.

Tuve un problema con mi coche.

I had a problem with my car.

Sólo tuve tres trabajos.

I only had three jobs.

— Sin conexión (2025)

Anoche tuve un buen sueño.

I had a good dream last night.

Tuve problemas resolviendo ese problema.

I had trouble solving that problem.

Tuve una pelea con él por nimiedades.

I had a fight with him over trivial matters.

Tuve el presentimiento de que algo no iba bien.

I had a feeling that something wasn’t right.

En todos los lugares donde he vivido, tuve una chimenea.

Everywhere I've lived, I've had a fireplace.

— El hombre de la Tierra (2007)

Tuve una racha de mala suerte.

I had a run of bad luck.

Hace poco, tuve una impresión curiosa.

Recently, I had a curious impression.

— La doble vida de Verónica (1991)

Tuve guiso de ternera para la comida.

I had beef stew for lunch.

Sí, tuve un caso así.

Yes, I had a case like that.

— Decision to Leave (2022)

Yo nunca le tuve miedo a la oscuridad.

I was never afraid of the dark.

— Corre Lola, corre (1998)

Tuve un aborto hace dos años.

I had an abortion two years ago.

— Atrápame si puedes (2002)

Los tuve.

I had them.

— La asistenta (2025)

Tuve una visita especial esta tarde.

I had a special visitor this afternoon.

Tuve un amigo de verdad.

I had a true friend.

Tuve una aventura con ella.

I had an affair with her.

Y cuando llamaste, tuve una excusa para salir.

And when you called, I had an excuse to go out.

— Deseo, peligro (2007)

No te vas a creer el sueño que tuve anoche.

You won't believe the dream I had last night.

— El club de la lucha (1999)

Tuve un buen motivo para hacer aquello.

I had a good reason for doing that.

Aunque suene extraño, anoche tuve el mismo sueño dos veces.

Although it sounds strange, I had the same dream twice last night.

Tuve los ojos vendados todo el tiempo.

I had my eyes blindfolded the whole time.

— Un simple accidente (2025)

Tuve una buena nota en inglés.

I got a good grade in English.

Tengo más fe de la que tuve en toda mi vida.

I have more faith than I've ever had in my entire life.

— La sociedad de la nieve (2023)

Tuve mis dudas, pero esta última conversación las resolvió todas.

I had my doubts, but this last conversation cleared them all up.

Tuve una contusión cerebral.

I had a concussion.

En la piscina tuve una calle para mí solo.

At the pool, I had a lane all to myself.

Tuve un golpe.

I had a blow.

Sí, estuve unos minutos y de pronto tuve una revelación.

Yes, I was there for a few minutes and suddenly I had a revelation.

— Love Actually (2003)

Tuve mucho miedo.

I was very scared.

Tuve una idea.

I had an idea.

— Cidade dos Homens (2007)

Ya tuve bastantes buenas noticias.

I've had enough good news.

— El quinto elemento (1997)

Lo tuve en mi mano.

I had it in my hand.

Tuve algunas aventuras el año del accidente de Daniel.

I had some adventures the year of Daniel's accident.

— Anatomía de una caída (2023)

Es que tuve malas experiencias con las mujeres.

The thing is, I had bad experiences with women.

— American Splendor (2003)

Tuve un montón de tiempo para hablar con muchos amigos.

I had plenty of time to talk to many friends.

Tuve neumonía.

I had pneumonia.

— Audition (2000)

Tuve una larga conversación con Tom.

I had a long conversation with Tom.

Ya tuve suficiente.

I've had enough.

— Incontrolable (I Swear) (2025)

Tuve compasión del joven.

I felt compassion for the young man.

Tuve un poco de suerte.

I had a little luck.

En la escuela secundaria, tuve bajas calificaciones en español.

In high school, I had low grades in Spanish.

Primero tuve la guardia nocturna y después la consulta en el policlínico.

First I had the night shift and then the consultation at the polyclinic.

— La ironía del destino, o goce de su baño (1976)

Tuve problemas para encontrar su casa.

I had trouble finding his house.

Tuve una opción.

I had an option.

— Mother Night (1996)

Tuve el mismo problema cuando tenía su edad.

I had the same problem when I was her age.

— Tropa de élite (2007)

Hace unos años, tuve algunos éxitos.

A few years ago, I had some successes.

— Solo en casa (1990)

Amigo, tuve el peor día.

Dude, I had the worst day.

— Los hermanos demolición (2026)

Anoche tuve un mal sueño.

I had a bad dream last night.

No, tuve un novio antes.

No, I had a boyfriend before.

— Y tu mamá también (2001)

Tuve el sueño mucho más ligero que de costumbre.

I had a much lighter sleep than usual.

La verdad es que tuve mucha suerte.

The truth is that I was very lucky.

Fue entonces cuando tuve una buena idea.

That's when I had a good idea.

Tuve tan poco tiempo, que tuve que almorzar apresurado.

I had so little time that I had to eat lunch in a hurry.

Tuve una sensación escalofriante.

I had a chilling sensation.

— Los muertos no mueren (2019)

Tuve la estúpida idea de que usted podría ayudarnos, a Evald y a mí.

I had the stupid idea that you could help Evald and me.

— Fresas salvajes (1957)

Tuve un accidente de automóvil, estoy bien.

I had a car accident, I'm fine.

Tuve uno y fue suficiente.

I had one, and that was enough.

— Comer, beber, amar (1994)

Hoy tuve muchos problemas.

I had a lot of problems today.

Tuve la sensación de que hay algo más grande.

I had the feeling that there is something bigger.

Tuve un verano muy ocupado.

I had a very busy summer.

— Picnic (1955)

Eso fue lo más divertido que tuve en años.

That was the most fun I've had in years.

Tuve un ataque epiléptico.

I had an epileptic seizure.

Hoy tuve una entrevista de trabajo, Kenny.

I had a job interview today, Kenny.

— Incontrolable (I Swear) (2025)

Tuve una brillante idea.

I had a brilliant idea.

Tuve mi entrevista de trabajo en la sala de reuniones.

I had my job interview in the meeting room.

Tuve una charla con Tom.

I had a chat with Tom.

Aquella noche tuve una buena charla.

That night I had a good chat.

— Fallen angels (Ángeles caídos) (1995)

Ha pasado mucho tiempo desde que tuve unas vacaciones de verdad.

It's been a long time since I had a real vacation.

Apenas tuve tiempo de leerlo.

I barely had time to read it.

— American Splendor (2003)

Tuve mucha paciencia con vos.

I was very patient with you.

Tuve una discusión con Tom ayer.

I had an argument with Tom yesterday.

Tras el premio internacional tuve oportunidades en Budapest y el extranjero.

After the international award, I had opportunities in Budapest and abroad.

— El médico de Budapest (2020)

Toda mi vida tuve imbéciles en contra mía.

All my life I've had idiots against me.

— Los cuatrocientos golpes (1959)

Tuve un mal día hoy.

I had a bad day today.

— Sacrificio (1986)

Dora, cuando tenía tu edad, tuve un matrimonio inadecuado.

Dora, when I was your age, I had an unsuitable marriage.

— La increíble historia de David Copperfield (2019)

Tuve muchísimo tiempo.

I had plenty of time.

— Eternity (2025)

Una vez tuve un caballo bendito.

I once had a blessed horse.

— O Auto da Compadecida (2000)

Ya tuve sexo dos veces y apenas es mediodía acá.

I've already had sex twice, and it's barely noon here.

Tuve algunos problemas.

I had some problems.

— Fue la mano de Dios (2021)

Tuve un pequeño accidente.

I had a minor accident.

Un día tuve el presentimiento de que había vuelto.

One day I had a feeling that he had returned.

— Chungking Express (1994)

Este año tuve malas notas.

I got bad grades this year.

Tuve problemas de convencerle a Tom que ayudara.

I had trouble convincing Tom to help.

Tuve una mañana ocupada.

I had a busy morning.

Estoy escribiendo un poema sobre un sueño que tuve.

I'm writing a poem about a dream I had.

Tuve curiosidad por conocer el mundo.

I was curious to know the world.

— El hombre de la Tierra (2007)

Tuve un presentimiento.

I had a feeling.

Sólo tuve ese pensamiento en mi mente en ese momento.

I had only that thought in my mind at that moment.

— El imperio de las sombras (2016)

Te lo juro, incluso tuve la última frase.

I swear, I even had the last line.

— Anaconda (2025)

Anoche tuve fiebre.

I had a fever last night.

— Un lugar en ninguna parte (1988)

Ayer tuve una pelea con papá.

Yesterday I had a fight with Dad.

— Valor sentimental (2025)

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