tener algo que ver con: meaning & examples
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Meanings:
- Literal: to have a direct or physical connection, relationship, or involvement with something or someone.
Examples
BetaEste cable tiene algo que ver con el sistema eléctrico del edificio, por eso debemos manejarlo con cuidado.
This cable has a direct connection with the building's electrical system, so we must handle it carefully.
¿Sabes si este documento tiene algo que ver con el contrato que firmamos la semana pasada?
Do you know if this document has something to do with the contract we signed last week?
La mancha en la pared tiene algo que ver con la tubería rota que detectaron en el sótano.
The stain on the wall is connected to the broken pipe they found in the basement.
El aparato tiene algo que ver con el sistema de seguridad, por eso no debe ser desconectado sin permiso.
The device is related to the security system, so it must not be disconnected without permission.
- Figurative: to be related to, associated with, relevant to, or implicated in an event, situation, or person; to have some influence on or responsibility for something.
Examples
BetaNo creo que ese incidente tenga algo que ver con nosotros, pero conviene aclararlo cuanto antes.
I don't think that incident has anything to do with us, but it's best to clarify it as soon as possible.
Ella parece tener algo que ver con el proyecto, aunque no participa directamente en las reuniones.
She seems to be related to the project, although she doesn't participate directly in the meetings.
¿Crees que el retraso en la entrega tenga algo que ver con la falta de comunicación entre departamentos?
Do you think the delivery delay has something to do with the lack of communication between departments?
Examples:
- ES: Pero, George, no entiendo por qué quieres tener algo que ver con un caso tan escandaloso.EN: But George, I can't understand why you want to have anything to do with such a scandalous case.
- ES: Debe tener algo que ver con la desaparición de la Srta. North.EN: He must have something to do with Miss North's disappearance.
- ES: Debe tener algo que ver con el rey.EN: Must have something to do with the king.
- ES: Ahora eso podría tener algo que ver con los submarinos.EN: Now that could have something to do with submarines.
- ES: Rechaza enérgicamente tener algo que ver con la parte baja.EN: Absolutely refuses to have anything to do With the lower part.
- ES: Confío en poder tener algo que ver con ello.EN: I hope I can have something to do with it.
- ES: Podría tener algo que ver con la banda tri-estatal.EN: It might have some bearing on the Tri-State Outfit.
- ES: Me niego a tener algo que ver con ustedes.EN: I refuse to have anything to do with you.
- ES: No lo sé, pero he pensado que puede tener algo que ver con esa...EN: Of course I don't know. But I thought it might have something to do with that ..
- ES: Nunca podrá convencerme de que Carl pueda tener algo que ver con un homicidio.EN: You'll never convince me that Carl had anything to do with murder.
- ES: ¿Podría tener algo que ver con ese planeta?EN: Could it possibly have something to do with that planet?
- ES: ¿Podría tener algo que ver con el Sr. Fabian?EN: Could they have been something to do with Mr. Fabian?
- ES: Podría tener algo que ver con el robo del banco.EN: Should fit into a touch like that bank job.
- ES: Ella debió de tener algo que ver con los niños de EyupEN: She must be the ones sucking little kids in Eyup
- ES: ¿Crees que hizo bien en tener algo que ver con otra mujer?EN: Do you think it was all right for him to go running around with another woman?
- ES: Tu presencia aquí esta noche debe tener algo que ver con la boda.EN: - Etiquette? Well, your being here tonight must have something to do with the wedding.
- ES: ¿Está acusando al Sr.Costain de tener algo que ver con la muerte de Tonelli?EN: Are you accusing Costain of having anything to do with Tonelli's death?
- ES: Quizás la próxima vez, si llega a haber una próxima vez... pueda tener algo que ver con la elección.EN: Maybe next time-- if there's to be a next time-- I can fix it so I'll have somethin' to do with the choosing.
- ES: El símbolo debe tener algo que ver con Mothra.EN: That symbol must have some special significance with Mothra.
- ES: Creo que mi visita puede tener algo que ver con eso.EN: I think my visit might have something to do with it.
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Source: Wiktionary