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"Hay que" is a phrase which is often translated as "one must", and "tengo que" is a phrase which is often translated as "I have to". Learn more about the difference between "hay que" and "tengo que" below.
hay que(
ay
keh
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Hay que llenar la solicitud a mano.The application must be filled out by hand.
Hay que trabajar mucho para ser exitoso.You have to work hard to be successful.
tengo que(
tehng
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goh
keh
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
c. I must
Tengo que ir a verla. Le debo una visita desde hace una semana.I must go see her. I've owed her a visit for two weeks.
