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"Uno mismo" is a phrase which is often translated as "oneself", and "tener que" is a transitive verb phrase which is often translated as "to have to". Learn more about the difference between "uno mismo" and "tener que" below.
uno mismo(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. oneself
Lucas opinaba que no era necesario viajar a la India o al Tíbet para encontrarse a uno mismo.Lucas didn't think it was necessary to travel to India or Tibet to find oneself.
b. yourself
"Es importante confiar en uno mismo," declaró el flamante campeón de Wimbledon."It's important to trust yourself," stated the new Wimbledon champion.
c. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
En ocasiones se puede llegar a estar demasiado centrado en uno mismo y olvidar incluso a la familia.One can be at times too self-centered and even forget about the family.
A veces en la adolescencia uno tiene una imagen de uno mismo bastante distorsionada.Sometimes when you're a teenager you have a pretty distorted self-image.
tener que(
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)A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
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a. to have to
Tengo que sacar la basura, apesta.I have to take the trash out; it stinks.
Los participantes tienen que llenar el formulario de salud.The participants have to fill out the health form.
b. to have got to
Tienes que decírselo. Solo complicará las cosas si no lo haces.You've got to tell her. It will only complicate things if you don't.
