"What does gotta mean?"
What does gotta mean?
11 Answers
Well... it is colloquial...
One should say "have to"...
I gotta run to the store for some milk.
I have to run to the store for some milk.
I found this in another forum:
"También no puedes decir "I got to go" aunque se usa "I gotta go". Debes decir "I've got to go" o "I have to go"."
English speakers can be a little lazy 
So, we combine the words "got to" into "gotta".
"Got to" or "gotta" means one has do so something.
I have to get my computer fixed.
I got to get my computer fixed. --> I gotta get my computer fixed.
Please note that it is not proper English. While it is acceptable when chatting with friends or family, or in a text, IM, or e-mail to a close friend or family member, never ever use it in formal writing (such as an essay in English) or when talking to someone you want to show respect to (such as a possible employer in a job interview).
I think my literature teacher would fail her students if we ever put "gotta" on an assignment!
It means that you need to improve your English. gotta=got to= have to (tener que, deber, haber de, etc.) It is substandard English.
Es la manera en la que nosotros anglohablantes normalmente pronunciamos ciertas combinaciones de palabras en inglés conversacional. Pues, a veces escribiremos así para dar a nuestros mensajes un sentimiento más agradable en situaciones informales (una nota a esposa, un mensaje de texto, en foros de internet, en facebook, etcetera.)
got to = gotta (significa lo mismo que "have to")
going to = gonna
want to = wanna
have to = hafta
has to = hasta
what do you = whatchya o whaddaya
Tal vez haya otros aún, pero no me acuerdo de ellos en este momento. Y, si los escribimos así o no, sí es la manera en la que los pronunciamos salvo en ciertos casos de énfasis.
Es verdad que uno no debe escribirlos ni pronunciarlos así en ciertas situaciones formales (ejemplos: un papel para escuela, un discurso), pero lo normal es hacerlo.
Usar "got to" por "have to" sí es considerado inglés inculto (slang), pero está bien en situaciones informal y es muy común. Lo uso con frecuencia. 
Espero que te ayude esto. Saludos.
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Es corto (irregular) para "got to" que significa "have to" (tiene/s/n que, dependiendo del sujeto)
Ejemplo: I gotta see this - Tengo que ver esto You gotta see this - Tienes que ver esto, etc.
It's just a mispronunciation of "got to" because when one is talking fast its easier to say gotta. But you can only use "got to" if you have a form of the verb "have" in front of it. Example:
Tengo que irme= I have [got] to go. In real life, most people just say "I gotta go".
Hope my answer made sense.
Need to: Nedda
I nedda get the heck out of here!
Un gracioso ejemplo más...
I really wanna help you with this, but, unfortunately, you're simply gonna hafta get used to it. I mean, you just gotta.
I really want to help you with this, but, unfortunately, you're simply going to have to get used to it. I mean, you just got to.
Aquí put it (expressed it) very well when he said it should be ''I have to run '' (not gotta run)
It is good that you wanted to know /understand what the expression means
When considering using a colloquial expression in any language it is usually advisable to be be aware of how the phrase should be expressed correctly in the language you are learning so that you use it appropriately in an informal setting among friends and not in a formal setting like an interview where using it could leave others with a negative impression of your ability to communicate in their language and put you at a definite disadvantage You could lose that potential job offer, embarrass yourself and others at a formal social occasion like a wedding. In some cases you could even be turned down for a date with someone.
I hope this helps
Ah, that's a synonym for gutta. 
