* To possess something: "Tengo un coche" (I have a car).
* To experience something: "Tengo hambre" (I am hungry).
* To be of a certain age: "Tengo 25 años" (I am 25 years old).
* To have a physical characteristic: "Tengo ojos azules" (I have blue eyes).
"Tener" can also be used to express feelings, obligations, and other states of being. It's a crucial verb to master in Spanish.