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qué tienen que hacer
-what they have to do
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que tienen que hacer
-that they have to do
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¿Qué tienen que hacer?
-What do they have to do?
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qué tienen que hacer

qué tienen que hacer(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. what they have to do
Si hablas con Rosa y Marga, pregúntales qué tienen que hacer y a qué hora piensan venir.If you talk to Rosa and Marga, ask them what they have to do and what time they're planning to come.
b.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
No sé qué tienen que hacer los obreros en la calle, pero está cerrada al tráfico.I don't know what the workmen have to do in the street, but it's closed to the traffic.
A veces me pregunto qué tienen que hacer las mujeres para que por fin las tomen en serio.Sometimes I wonder what women have to do to be finally taken seriously.
a. what you have to do
Si me dicen qué tienen que hacer, a lo mejor puedo ayudarles.If you tell me what you have to do, maybe I can help you.
a. what do they have to do
¿Te dijeron por qué no pueden venir este fin de semana a Madrid? ¿Qué tienen que hacer allí?Did they tell you why they can't come to Madrid this weekend? What do they have to do there?
b.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
¿Qué tienen que hacer los niños para matricularse en el curso?What do the children have to do to enroll on the course?
¿Qué tienen que hacer esos pobres campesinos para que les escuchen y respeten sus derechos?What do those poor pesants have to do to be listened to and have their rights respected?
a. what do you have to do
¿Qué tienen que hacer esta tarde? ¿Por qué no pueden ustedes asistir a la reunión?What do you have to do this afternoon? Why can't you attend the meeting?
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