The goal of this paper is twofold. First, it aims to show the existence and use of tener `have in chronological constructions, and its consequent to the list of verbs that function as temporal anchors in Spanish, such as hacer `do / make and llevar `carry . These verbs tend to show certain grammaticalization features in these type of constructions. Consequently, I intend to examine three of the grammaticalization features proposed by Lehmann (2015) - Paradigmaticity, Intraparadigmatic Variability, and Integrity through the use of synchronic corpus data. Quantifiable results will show that tener is at an early stage in its grammaticalization process.