he had to

he had to(
hi
 
hahd
 
tu
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. tuvo que
Could I see Mr. Smith? - I'm afraid not. He had to leave early today.¿Podría ver al señor Smith? - Me temo que no. Tuvo que irse temprano hoy.
b. tenía que
Sam said he would not go to the movies because he had to look after his sister.Sam dijo que no iría al cine porque tenía que cuidar a su hermana.
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