yo tengo que

yo tengo que(
yoh
 
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
Yo tengo que levantarme temprano, pero ustedes levántense cuando quieran.I have to get up early, but you can get up whenever you want to.
b. I've got to
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
No sé tú, pero yo tengo que estar en casa a las 12 pm. Si no, mi padre me mata.I don't know about you, but I've got to be back home by 12 pm. Otherwise, my father will kill me.
c. I must
Yo tengo que aprobar este examen como sea para no repetir curso.I must pass this exam no matter what, or I'll repeat a year.
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