Tener que, Hay que in the past

Question

If I want to use a conjugated form of Tener que in the past would I use Imperfecto or Indefinido tense please or does it depend on context of sentence?

Also which past tense for Hay que.

Many thanks.

Answer 1

You're right; it all depends on context.

(Yo) Tuve que..............

(Yo) Tenía que............

(Yo) Había que..........

(Yo) Hube que............

Thanks very much - I had been getting onfused with something else - caza, MAY 15, 2010

Answer 2

It depends on the context. The verbs are tener and haber, and they are conjugated the same as always.

Cuando yo era joven tenía que asistir a la escuela - When I was young I had to attend school.

Ayer yo tuve que comprar gasolina por mi coche - Yesterday I had to buy gas for my car.

Many thanks - I had some thoughts in my head that there was a special ruling for these. - caza, MAY 15, 2010