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tiene que hacer

tiene que hacer(
tyeh
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neh
 
keh
 
ah
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sehr
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. he has to do
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
(masculine)
¿No viene Javier al parque? - No, tiene que hacer la tarea.Isn't Javier coming to the park? - No, he has to do his homework.
b. she has to do
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
(feminine)
El profesor le dijo a la alumna que tiene que hacer todo lo que pueda para aprobar el examen.The teacher told the student that she has to do everything she can to pass the exam.
c. it has to do
El gobierno sabe que tiene que hacer su trabajo y proteger a los ciudadanos.The government knows it has to do its job and protect the people.
d. has to do
Isabel tiene que hacer muchas cosas hoy, pero todavía está en la cama.Isabel has to do many things today, but she's still in bed.
2.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(you have to carry out; second person singular)
a. you have to do
¡Tiene que hacer algo! No puede quedarse ahí de pie con los brazos cruzados.You have to do something! You can't just stand there doing nothing.
a. he has to make
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
(masculine)
¿Dónde está Juan? Tiene que hacer la cena. Le toca a él.Where's Juan? He has to make dinner. It's his turn.
b. she has to make
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
(feminine)
Dile a la cocinera que tiene que hacer más papas fritas.Tell the cook that she has to make more French fries.
c. has to make
Mi hijo tiene que hacer un sombrero de papel para la clase de manualidades.My son has to make a paper hat for his arts and crafts class.
4.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(you have to produce; second person singular)
a. you have to make
Primero tiene que hacer la salsa y dejar que se enfríe.First you have to make the sauce and let it cool down.
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