you have to

you have to
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. tienes que
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
(singular)
You have to hurry, or you're going to be late.Tienes que apurarte o vas a llegar tarde.
b. tiene que
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
(singular)
For birth certificates, you have to go to the vital records office on the second floor.Para actas de nacimiento, tiene que ir al registro civil que está en el segundo piso.
c. tienes que hacerlo (referring to something already stated)
I don't want to go to church! - Well, tough. You have to.¡No quiero ir a la iglesia! - Pues, mala suerte. Tienes que hacerlo.
d. tiene que hacerlo
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
(singular)
(referring to something already stated)
Do I absolutely have to register my car? - Yes, sir. You have to.¿Es obligatorio que registre mi carro? - Sí, señor. Tiene que hacerlo.
a. tienen que
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
(plural)
You have to work harder if you want to succeed.Tienen que trabajar más si quieren tener éxito.
b. tienen que hacerlo
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
(plural)
You have to forgive each other. You have to.Tienen que perdonarse. Tienen que hacerlo.
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