tuve

had, i had

Examples

Tuve un montón de tiempo para hablar con muchos amigos.

I had plenty of time to talk to many friends.

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Nunca tuve que preocuparme por el dinero.

I never had to worry about money.

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Tuve que echar una buena carrera para coger el tren.

I really had to run for it to catch the train.

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No tuve ocasión de presentarme a ella.

I didn't get a chance to introduce myself to her.

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

I had a cheerful morning because I could hear the songs of birds.

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No tuve opción.

I had no choice.

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Tuve que hacerlo.

I had to do it.

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Anoche tuve un buen sueño.

I had a good dream last night.

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Tuve un sueño espantoso anoche.

I had a dreadful dream last night.

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La pintura estaba un poco dura, así que tuve que revolverla.

The paint was a little hard, so it had to be stirred.

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No tuve más alternativa que hacer lo que me pedía.

I had no choice but to do what he asked.

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Tuve que agarrarla para evitar que se cayera.

I had to grab her to keep her from falling.

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Yo tuve un perro pequeño cuando era joven.

I had a small dog when I was young.

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Tuve que dejar ganar a Tom.

I had to let Tom win.

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Tuve la fortuna de conocerlo.

I was fortunate to make his acquaintance.

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Tuve miedo de que pudiera herir sus sentimientos.

I was afraid that it might hurt her feelings.

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De repente tuve suerte.

Suddenly I got lucky.

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Tuve un sueño extraño.

I dreamed a strange dream.

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Tuve un poco de ayuda.

I had a little help.

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Tuve un infarto el año pasado.

I had a stroke last year.

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