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"Have to go" is an intransitive verb phrase which is often translated as "tener que ir", and "be going" is an intransitive verb phrase which is often translated as "estar yendo". Learn more about the difference between "have to go" and "be going" below.
have to go(
hahv
 
tu
 
go
)
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. tener que ir
It's time! We have to go right now!¡Ya es la hora!¡Tenemos que irnos ahora mismo!
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be going(
bi
 
go
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ihng
)
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. estar yendo
The plane is going toward London, England.El avión está yendo hacia Londres, Inglaterra.
a. irse
I'm sorry, but I must be going. Have a wonderful evening.Disculpen, pero debo irme. Que tengan una maravillosa noche.
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