hay que tener

hay que tener(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. you must have
El anuncio dice que hay que tener al menos dos años de experiencia en el sector para optar al puesto.The ad says you must have at least two years experience in the sector to be elegible for the post.
b. you need to have
Hay que tener siempre una linterna en casa por si se va la luz.You always need to have a torch at home in case the electricity is cut off.
c.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
Hay que tener mucha paciencia para convivir con alguien tan hipocondríaco como él.You have to be very patient to live with someone who is so hypochondriacal as he is.
Hay que tener mucho valor para tirarse al agua desde esta altura.You need to be very brave to jump into the water from this height.
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