Despite many english learners are aware of the meaning of this important verb, they are at times confused whether or not using this verb as "tener". In fact, many english teacher in high school do not teach us ...


Instead of using the verb "to have", for many expressions, (as the ones shown on the image above) verb to be is compulsory necessary.

When saying your age, for instance: You say: I´m 20 yearsd old, not I have 20 years old, this is because... 

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