lo tengo que

lo tengo que(
loh
 
tehng
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goh
 
keh
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. I have to...him
Lo tengo que llamar para decirle que han retrasado la reunión.I have to call him to let him know the meeting has been postponed.
b. I have to...it
¿El ventilador no funciona? - No, lo tengo que arreglar.Isn't the fan working? - No, I have to fix it.
c. I've got to...him
¿Vas a llamar a Pepe? - Sí, lo tengo que felicitar por su ascenso.Are you going to call Pepe? - Yes, I've got to congratulate him on his promotion.
d. I've got to...it
El suelo está sucio. Lo tengo que fregar.The floor is dirty. I've got to mop it.
e. I must...him
Es mi hijo y lo tengo que ayudar.He's my son and I must help him.
f. I must...it
¿Enviaste el email al cliente? - No, lo tengo que hacer hoy sin falta.Did you send the email to the client? - No, I must do it today without fail.
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