Explain the use of Tener Que + Infinitive
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Explain the use of Tener Que + Infinitive, give examples, Thanks
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updated Sep 3, 2011
posted by AngieKing
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That's a way of expressing obligation or having to do something. It is synonymous with "hay que".
Tengo que lavar la ropa hoy - I have to wash the clothes today
Tuvimos que correr por tres horas ayer - We had to run for three hours yesterday
updated Sep 3, 2011
edited by SonrisaDelSol
posted by SonrisaDelSol
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You might wish to read some articles like this one that discusses haber de, tener que and deber to express obligation.
updated Sep 3, 2011
posted by 0074b507
