How to say " I have to go."

Question

I would say

"Tengo que ir." I'm fairly positive that is the correct format for most situations like "Tengo que leer mi libro. But I'm sitting here studying spanish and I just recalled that I asked that same question to a friend from puerto rico and he said something completely different although I do not recall what that was.

So, is "Tengo que ir" correct?

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Answer 1

If you are reading this question and its replies with any interest, this would be a good time to review the SpanishDict reference page about the verbs 'ir' and 'irse' or in English, 'to go' and 'to leave'.

Here is the reference page ----> ir-vs-irse

Saludos y feliz año nuevo,
Moe

Thank you Moe that is a very interesting article. - Yeser007, Dec 28, 2011

Thanks for the link. - TanCansado, Dec 29, 2011

Answer 2

Hi!!

The best way to say it is: "Me tengo que ir".

¡De acuerdo! - cristalino, Dec 27, 2011

Answer 3

Tengo que volar. Tengo que correr.

but most common is Tengo que irme.

Appreciate the input - TanCansado, Dec 27, 2011

Answer 4

Another option:

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Tengo que marcharme.

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More reflexive!

Answer 5

Tengo que irme. Use the reflexive verb irse.

Gracias! - TanCansado, Dec 27, 2011