hacer falta que

hacer falta que(
ah
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sehr
 
fahl
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tah
 
keh
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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. to need to
¿Hace falta que lije la mesa antes de repintarla?Do I need to sand the table before repainting it?
b. to have to
Ya compramos la comida. Solo hace falta que alguien vaya a comprar el agua.We already bought food. Somebody has to go buy water.
c. to be necessary
Puedes venir a la clase de yoga cuando quieras. No hace falta que te inscribas antes.You can come to yoga class whenever you want. It's not necessary that you register beforehand.
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