STRUCTURE · SPANISH VOCABULARY
tener que + infinitive
to have to (do something)
First introduced in Chapter 4 — chapter overview.
How to use this word
Structure
Use tener que + infinitive in the phrase patterns from your chapter: connect it with the articles, pronouns, and verbs you practiced there so exam sentences sound consistent with your textbook.
Example sentences
El Tener que + infinitive es importante.Learning what "have to (do something)" means helps me follow the chapter dialogues we study in class.
Él es Tener que + infinitive.In the practice dialogue my classmate sounds have to (do something) when she describes the scene outside our dorm.
FAQ
What does tener que + infinitive mean in Spanish?
to have to (do something) (introduced in Chapter 4 in Chapurra).
How do you use tener que + infinitive in a sentence?
See the example cards above, then practice the chapter in Chapurra. Your textbook may add dialect notes your instructor prefers.
What chapter is tener que + infinitive in?
Chapurra introduces it in Chapter 4. Open the chapter overview for the full lesson path.