I had to work

I had to work(
ay
 
hahd
 
tu
 
wuhrk
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. tuve que trabajar
I had to work the whole day because Catalina was sick.Tuve que trabajar todo el día porque Catalina estaba enferma.
b. tenía que trabajar
I had to leave the party early because I had to work.Tuve que irme de la fiesta temprano porque tenía que trabajar.
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