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    tener todo en regla

    Grammar & Usage

    fixed expression
    neutral

    How it works

    This expression uses the verb 'tener' (to have) followed by 'todo' (everything) and the prepositional phrase 'en regla' (in order/proper). 'En regla' acts adjectivally to describe the state of 'todo'. The verb 'tener' will be conjugated according to the subject.

    Sample sentences

    Antes de viajar, asegúrate de tener todo en regla.

    Before traveling, make sure you have everything in order.

    Para la inspección, es fundamental que el negocio tenga todo en regla.

    For the inspection, it is essential that the business has everything in order.

    Necesito ir a la oficina para poner mis documentos en regla; ahora mismo no tengo nada en regla.

    I need to go to the office to get my documents in order; right now I don't have anything in order.

    Quick facts

    verbConjugation:The verb 'tener' (to have) is irregular and must be conjugated according to the subject and tense (e.g., yo tengo, tú tienes, él/ella tiene, nosotros tenemos, vosotros tenéis, ellos/ellas tienen).

    Mnemonic

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    Example

    Antes de viajar, asegúrate de tener todo en regla.

    Before traveling, make sure you have everything in order.

    Para la inspección, es fundamental que el negocio tenga todo en regla.

    For the inspection, it is essential that the business has everything in order.

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