STRUCTURE · SPANISH VOCABULARY

tener que + infinitive

to have to (do something)

First introduced in Chapter 4chapter 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.
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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.

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