tengo que salir

I have to go out

tengo que salir(tehng-goh keh sah-leer)

phrase

1. (I have to exit)

a. I have to go out

¿Vas a estar en casa esta tarde? - No, tengo que salir. He quedado con unos amigos.

Will you be at home this afternoon? - No, I have to go out. I'm meeting some friends.

b. I need to go out

Me estoy asfixiando aquí dentro. Tengo que salir a tomar el aire.

I'm suffocating in here. I need to go out and get a breath of fresh air.

c. I have to leave

Hoy tengo que salir antes del trabajo para ir al dentista.

I have to leave work earlier today to go to the dentist.

d. I need to pop out

Tengo que salir a hacer unas compras. Si llaman, di que vuelvo en media hora.

I need to pop out to do some shopping. If someone calls, tell them I'll be back in half an hour.

2. (I have to put behind me)

a. I have to get out

Tengo que salir de esta relación. Me está destruyendo.

I have to get out of this relationship. It's destroying me.

b. I'll have to get out

Nadie me va a ayudar. Tengo que salir de este aprieto yo sola.

No one is going to help me out. I'll have to get out of this mess on my own.