tener que ver

tener que ver(
teh
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nehr
 
keh
 
behr
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An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. to have to do
La delincuencia juvenil tiene que ver con la pobreza y la desigualdad.Juvenile delinquency has to do with poverty and inequality.
b.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
¿Te refieres al dinero? - No, eso no tiene nada que ver.Are you talking about the money? - No, that has nothing to do with it.
La falta de empatía tiene mucho que ver con el problema psicológico de Jorge.The lack of empathy has a lot to do with Jorge's psychological problem.
A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
transitive verb phrase
a. to have to see
Tengo que ver esa película. Oí que es fantástica.I have to see that film. I heard it's fantastic.
b. must see
Tienes que ver el Taj Majal. Es sencillamente maravilloso.You must see the Taj Mahal. It's simply wonderful.
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