hay que levantarse a las ocho

we need to get up at eight

you need to get up at eight

hay que levantarse a las ocho(ay keh leh-bahn-tahr-seh ah lahs oh-choh)

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1. (specific comment)

a. we need to get up at eight

Para no perder el tren de las nueve, hay que levantarse a las ocho.

In order not to miss the nine o'clock train, we need to get up at eight.

b. we have to get up at eight

Acuérdate de que mañana hay que levantarse a las ocho para llevar a Miguel al dentista.

Don't forget we have to get up at eight tomorrow to take Miguel to the dentist.

2. (general comment)

a. you need to get up at eight

Para ir a nadar a la piscina, hay que levantarse a las ocho o antes, si no, está demasiado llena.

To go swim in the pool, you need to get up at eight or earlier, otherwise it's too crowded.

b. you have to get up at eight

No entiendo por qué hay que levantarse a las ocho los fines de semana.

I don't understand why you have to get up at eight on weekends.